☼ Frère André ☼ by MagikUnicorn
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Brother André, born Alfred Bessette, faith healer, religious counsellor at St-Grégoire-d'Iberville, Canada East 9 Aug 1845; at Montréal 6 Jan 1937. Although he was functionally illiterate, unimposing in speech and stature and never advanced beyond the most lowly positions within his religious order, the Congregation of the Holy Cross (CSC), Brother André became the most popular religious figure in Québec in the 20th century.
Tens of thousands attributed their miraculous healings to André's intervention with his patron, St Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary. His work scandalized many priests, physicians and sophisticated Catholics; but in 1904 his admirers, many from blue-collar families, helped him to build a small oratory in honour of Joseph on the slopes of Mount Royal. Some years later the church arch became involved. A basilica, still Montréal's most imposing landmark, was constructed 1924-55.
The church organized pilgrimages and the oratory became the liturgical centre for the Catholic trade union movement of Québec. Half a million visitors still come to the oratory every year - the only major urban shrine in Canada.
Despite his reputation as a faith healer, Brother André's primary concern was to promote the worship of the suffering Christ through the patronage of St Joseph. Afflicted by poor health throughout his life, André encouraged his closest followers to accept their suffering rather than to seek healing, since suffering brings one closer to Jesus on the cross.
He was declared "venerable" in 1978 and formally beatified on 23 May 1982. In February 2010, Pope Benedict XVI approved Brother André for sainthood, making him the first Catholic Saint born in Quebec.
About the Oratory Organ...
Precious pipes
At seven storeys tall and 5,811 pipes, the organ at St. Joseph's Oratory is an impressive instrument. For Philippe Bélanger, playing it is a privilege he's been waiting for since he was nine years old.
At age 28 he's become the oratory's official organist, coaxing beautiful sounds from a machine he says is like an orchestra. Bélanger says he's there to stay. "I see myself dying at this organ," he tells CBC Montreal.
The Miracle on Mount Royal
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MagikUnicorn
Frère André, né Alfred Bessette, guérisseur spirituel, conseiller religieux Saint-Grégoire-d'Iberville, Canada-Est, 9 août 1845 -- Montréal, 6 janv. 1937. Bien qu'il soit analphabète, petit de taille, peu éloquent et qu'il ait toujours rempli les tâches les plus modestes au sein de la Congrégation de Sainte-Croix (CSC), le frère André devient le personnage religieux le plus populaire du XXe siècle au Québec. Sa vie spirituelle est tournée vers la simplicité, le recueillement et le service aux autres. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes attribuent leur guérison miraculeuse à l'intervention du frère André et de son patron, saint Joseph, l'époux de la Vierge Marie. Alors que son oeuvre scandalise de nombreux prêtres, médecins et catholiques distingués, ses admirateurs cependant, dont bon nombre sont de familles ouvrières, l'aident dès 1904 à construire un petit oratoire en l'honneur de saint Joseph sur le versant du mont Royal. Quelques années plus tard, les autorités ecclésiastiques s'engagent dans la construction d'une basilique (1924-1955), qui demeure à ce jour le témoin le plus imposant de Montréal. L'Église y organise plusieurs pèlerinages et l'oratoire devient le centre liturgique du mouvement ouvrier catholique du Québec. Seul lieu de pèlerinage urbain d'importance au Canada, l'oratoire reçoit encore un demi-million de visiteurs par année. On peut y voir les effets personnels, et meubles du Frère André ainsi que le coin réservé à ses visites. Le Frère André recevait des pélerins malades qui espéraient de lui la guérison. Un mur est réservé à des centaines de béquilles et souliers orhtopédiques appartenant aux victimes de la polio et autres maladies dégénératives. La préoccupation première du frère André, en dépit de sa réputation de guérisseur spirituel, est de promouvoir le culte du Christ souffrant sous le patronage de saint Joseph. Affligé toute sa vie d'une mauvaise santé, le frère André encourage ses disciples les plus proches à accepter leurs souffrances plutôt que de chercher la guérison, étant donné que souffrir rapproche de Jésus sur la croix. Il est déclaré vénérable en 1978 et officiellement béatifié le 23 mai 1982. C'est le 17 octobre 2010, tel qu'annoncé par le pape Benoit XVI, que sera canonisé le Frère André (selon les normes de l'Église catholique, avoir accomplit deux miracles est une exigence pour la canonisation), devenant ainsi le premier saint né au Québec. ESPAGNOL El hermano André, nacido Alfred Bessette, curandero, consejero religioso en St-Grégoire-d'Iberville, Canadá Este 9 de agosto 1845; d en Montreal 06 de enero 1937. Aunque era analfabeta funcional, poco imponente en el habla y la estatura y nunca avanzó más allá de las posiciones más humildes dentro de su orden religiosa, la Congregación de la Santa Cruz (CSC), el hermano André se convirtió en la figura religiosa más popular en Québec en el siglo 20. Decenas de miles de sus curaciones milagrosas atribuidas a la intervención de André con su patrón, San José, el esposo de la Virgen María. Su obra escandalizó a muchos sacerdotes, médicos y católicos sofisticados, pero en 1904 sus admiradores, muchos de familias obreras, le ayudó a construir un pequeño oratorio en honor de José en las laderas del Monte Real. Algunos años después, la jerarquía de la Iglesia se involucró. Una basílica, aún más imponente de Montreal histórico, fue construido 1924-55. La iglesia organizó peregrinaciones y el oratorio se convirtió en el centro de la liturgia para el movimiento sindical católica de Québec. Medio millón de visitantes siguen llegando al oratorio cada año - el único santuario urbano importante en Canadá. A pesar de su reputación como curandero, la principal preocupación Hermano André era promover el culto de los sufrimientos de Cristo a través del patrocinio de San José. Afligido por la mala salud durante toda su vida, André animó a sus seguidores más cercanos a aceptar su sufrimiento en lugar de buscar la curación, ya que trae un sufrimiento más cerca de Jesús en la cruz. Fue declarado "venerable" en 1978 y formalmente beatificado el 23 de mayo de 1982. En febrero de 2010, el Papa Benedicto XVI aprobó el hermano André a la santidad, convirtiéndose en el primer santo católico nacido en Quebec. Italien Fratello André, nato Alfred Bessette, guaritore, consigliere religioso a Saint-Grégoire-d'Iberville, Canada Est 9 Agosto 1845; d a Montreal il 6 gennaio, 1937. Anche se era analfabeta, unimposing in parola e di statura e mai avanzato al di là delle posizioni più umili all'interno del suo ordine religioso, la Congregazione della Santa Croce (CSC), fratello André became la figura più popolare religiosa in Québec nel 20 ° secolo. Decine di migliaia di guarigioni miracolose attribuite loro all'intervento André con il suo patrono, san Giuseppe, sposo della Vergine Maria. Il suo lavoro scandalizzato molti sacerdoti, medici e cattolici, sofisticati, ma nel 1904 i suoi ammiratori, molti da famiglie operaie, lo aiutò a costruire un piccolo oratorio in onore di Giuseppe sulle pendici del Mount Royal. Alcuni anni più tardi la gerarchia della Chiesa furono coinvolti. Una basilica, ancora più imponente di Montréal punto di riferimento, è stato costruito 1924-1955. La chiesa ha organizzato pellegrinaggi e l'oratorio divenne il centro liturgico per il movimento sindacale cattolico del Québec. Mezzo milione di visitatori ancora venire l'oratorio ogni anno - l'unico santuario urbano in Canada. Nonostante la sua fama di guaritore, preoccupazione primaria fratello André è stato quello di promuovere il culto del Cristo sofferente attraverso il patrocinio di san Giuseppe. Afflitto da problemi di salute per tutta la vita, André incoraggiato i suoi più stretti seguaci ad accettare la loro sofferenza, piuttosto che a cercare la guarigione, perché la sofferenza porta quella più vicina a Gesù sulla croce. E 'stato dichiarato "venerabile" nel 1978 e formalmente beatificato il 23 maggio 1982. Nel febbraio del 2010, Papa Benedetto XVI ha approvato Fratello André per santità, facendo di lui il primo cattolico Saint nato in Quebec.
MagikUnicorn
C A N O N I Z A T I O NO C T O B E R 1 7 T H Montreal, February 19, 2010 (St. Joseph’s Oratory) — With a palpable sense of elation, a number of priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross (the religious family of Brother Andre), members of the archdiocese of Montreal, and Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal assembled today in the Consistory Hall of Vatican City to hear Pope Benedict XVI proclaim in their presence and in the presence of the College of Cardinals that Brother André will be canonized the October 17 in Rome. This long-anticipated news provoked warm applause on behalf of the first Canadian man to be formally recognized as a model of sanctity. The Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Father Hugh Cleary, CSC and the Rector of Saint Joseph’s Oratory, Father Claude Grou, CSC were part of a delegation which included the Canadian ambassador to the Holy See, Anne Leahy: “Brother Andre’s canonization is a great honor for Canada. Brother Andre is a well-known figure not only in the Catholic Church. He has touched people all around him in Montreal, in Canada and beyond. The Church wishes to recognize his merits that are a particularly shining expression of the contribution of Catholics to our country and its spiritual tradition.” Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte, Archbishop of Montreal, declared at a press conference at Saint Joseph’s Oratory, “The announcement of the canonization of Brother André is the best thing that could have happened this year for the Church of Montreal. I have always been impressed by this man, both a humble man and a visionary, a man of deep faith. An example of determination, still relevant today in 2010.” The Canadian Provincial Superior of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Father Jean-Pierre Aumont, CSC said that, “The announcement of the canonization is a wonderful gift which will be received with delight by his numerous friends who have benefited from his intercession and who have been his supporters for many decades. For the religious of Holy Cross, it represents more than ever a source of inspiration, a model of faith and trust in God and in the human condition. He shows us how to envision great things and how to look toward the future!”
Faemike55
Wonderful capture and interesting history Thank you
brycek
Nice capture and history!!
DananJaya_Chef
Wonderful POV & history. Excellent!
pixeluna
A really good information here. Nice capture!
jocko500
lot of history here. very good shot
cosmoz
Informative and amazing, well done my friend!
angelafair
Fantastic image!
scifibabe
A wonderful photo and interesting history about Brother André. Thanks for sharing!
mgtcs
Very interesting story Magik and a masterful capture!
J5ive
Cool Sculpture And composition MU!
THROBBE
Nice work and info!
willpee
WExcellent capture and information
magnus073
Magik, c'est une magnifique photo mon ami et une merveilleuse dédicace. Merci de nous informer du frère Andre, il était magnifique de lire.
MOSKETON
ME ENCANTA LA IMAGEN.
kbrog
Great capture and info!
mickeyrony
A holy man. Réal. He did so he deserves his sainthood. Thank you for sharing ((5 + +)) Un saint homme .Réal . Il a fait tellement il mérite sa canonisation . Merci de partager ((5++))
Minda
Great info and excellent capture mu..
anitalee
Nice shot
eekdog
superb history, like your shot.
clbsmiley
Very interesting, Wish he was alive now. I wish I could hear that music too. :) Great information. Going to check out your link.
bakapo
a nice shot. thanks for the info, too.
danapommet
Wonderful caputre and I learned so much from your narrative. Dana
moochagoo
Il avait certainement une grande clairevoyance qui l'a amené à aider les gens dans la misère morale.
PHELINAS
Merci de nous faire connaître la vie édifiante de ce saint homme!
bazza
Very informative Magik nice shot too!!
lyron
Good information and great capture!!
mikeerson
Sounds like he busted himself - lol... cool sculpture and photo and story
Dreamingbee
always learn a lot from you Magik .. very interesting shot and history