Blessed Andre Bessette

Blessed Andre gave credit to St. Joseph every time a miracle was worked because of his intercession. Perhaps this is why he is still a Blessed and not a Saint. The little doorman of Notre Dame College dreamed of an Oratory built in honor of St. Joseph and worked towards that dream never seeing its fulfillment.

I have been to the Oratory and to Notre Dame. Blessed Andre's work came to its fruition and many can come and view the spectacular landscape of Montreal from the top of the Oratory. The most interesting part of the Oratory is in the cellar where Blessed Andre's tomb is. Such an amazing devotion he had to St. Joseph, whom we know so little about. I'd imagine that St. Joseph is reflected in the humility of Blessed Andre.

Blessed Andre, pray for us!