Saint Brother André Brings UsTo Saint Joseph

Today is the feast of Saint Brother André, who is powerful in many ways and the patron of family caregivers. This is no coincidence since Brother André was a faithful supplicant of Saint Joseph, asking for many favors of help and healing for the people who came to see the priest in Quebec, Canada around a century ago. Saint Joseph is the ultimate caregiver for his participation in the Holy Family.

Saint Brother André said: “When you invoke Saint Joseph, you don’t have to speak much. You know your Father in Heaven knows what you need; well, so does His friend Saint Joseph...Tell him, ‘If you were in my place, Saint Joseph, what would you do? Well, pray for this in my behalf.’”

Prayer that honors good Saint Joseph: 

Good Saint Joseph, guide for the spiritual life, you accept Brother André’s prayers with affection. Animated by the blessing of God our Father, in heartfelt union, may the friendship between you last for an eternity of gladness. Greet us, your friends also, with that same affection, and keep us under your protection. With Jesus and Mary as our companions, lead us in the footsteps of Brother André in the ways of the Kingdom. Amen. 

Read more about Saint Brother André from Saint Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from where this prayer was printed.

Saint Andre Bessette, Pray for Us

Brother Andre, your devotion to Saint Joseph is an inspiration to us. You gave your life selflessly to bring the message of his life to others. Pray that we may learn from Saint Joseph, and from you, what it is like to care for Jesus and do his work in the world. Hear us and help us with our financial needs, and allow us to do good and holy work in honor of the worker, Saint Joseph. Amen.