OIL OF SAINT JOSEPH

Saint Brother Andre often advised those who came to him to rub themselves with some vegetable oil which had been burning in front of the statue of St. Joseph.

Even today, oil used in this manner remains a link to the Catholic tradition.  It is an expression of faith.  It is not the oil itself which cures, but the Lord who hears the prayer of the faithful.

ABOUT SAINT BROTHER ANDRE

Brother Andre was born Alfred Bessette in Mont-Saint Gregoire, Canada East (Quebec).  He is one of the most popular Quebecois of the 20th century.  Even before he was canonized in 2010, his reputation for holiness crossed frontiers and influenced generations of people.

The religious brother welcomes thousands of distressed people or those who were looking for a ray of hope.  He listened to them and recommended that they pray to Saint Joseph in whom he had full confidence.