Friday 6 August 2010

Where shall I take you next?? ..................


(Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont Royal)

A Roman Catholic basilica

on the northern slope of






The founder was Brother Andre, who devoted his entire life to the sick and handicapped, and who possessed a miraculous power of healing. Because of this ability, he was called the Miracle-Worker of Mount Royal. There is also a museum in the oratory, where you will see walking sticks discarded by those who felt themselves healed through Brother Andre's intercession.


20 comments:

  1. Certainly was, there is a new part and an old.. very interesting.

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  2. I was only in Montreal one day and we toured the Olympic site. If I ever go back, I'll have to take a look at Mont Royal. Looks amazing!
    You don't see such things out west.

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  3. The title of this made me giggle, because it's so true...you're always taking us to beautiful places via your blog!

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  4. There are so many beautiful churches around. This one looks very special. Diane

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  5. This post had just made me want to visit Canada even more. Armchair travel the next best thing.
    Have a good weekend Anne xx

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  6. Very interesting, thanks for sharing them with us :-)

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  7. Looks like a wonderful place, Anne. Hope your weekend is great so far! xx

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  8. Beautiful stained glass windows. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. unusual but interesting architecture I lov4e the stained glass windows
    ~Dianne~

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  10. I saw the outside of this building but didn't go in. I really liked Montreal.

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  11. Wow! What an incredible church! I went to a university in northern Vermont and we visited Montreal quite a bit. Unfortunately, in those days, we saw more pubs and festivals than anything else...

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  12. that is a lot of walking sticks!

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  13. The stained glass windows are especially beautiful. What an impressive place!

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  14. We loved our visit to Montreal. Saw the outside of that church, but never the inside. Thanks for the great photos Anne! :)

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  15. Beautiful!! Does it not resemble the egalise at Mont Marte

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  16. Bonjour Anne,

    Wasen't this impressive? We thought too when we went last year. We found the whole place just mind boggling...
    I shall not forget the crypt,nor those abandonned sticks and crutches.

    BTW, I heard on Radio Canada's news that brother André will be canonized soon. So, the Oratory has been receiving lots of visitors this summer.

    xo

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  17. How long are you in Montreal? Or have you returned home already? Which is better -- France or French Canada?

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  18. oh wow! those stained glass windows are stunning! I would love to see them! Until then, thank you for sharing these lovely pictures with us.

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