Continuing with that general theme, I thought I'd post some photos of St. Joseph's Oratory, which I had the opportunity to visit during a work trip to Montreal back in September. Not only is the Oratory a beautiful church, but it's also the home of St. André of Montreal, a lay brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross whose intercession is credited for thousands of miraculous healings.
Known as "Brother Andre", the saint was a doorman known for his great devotion to St. Joseph and was canonized by Pope Benedict in 2010.
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| The basilica's exterior from the parking lot |
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| A timeline of Brother Andre's life and canonization |
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| Just a few of the many crutches left by believers healed at the oratory |
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| The interior of the church |
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| The sanctuary |
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| The Alter and Tabernacle |
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| The Crucifix from the back of the Sanctuary |
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| I am always deeply moved by the Crucified Christ hanging in agony |
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| The chapel where St. Andre lived and prayed |
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| The interior of the chapel |
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| More crutches and engraved plaques commemorating miracles granted through the intercession of St. Joseph |
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| The living quarters of Brother Andre |
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| Another view of Brother Andre's living quarters |
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