“Warm-hearted and inspiring.”

“A warm-hearted and inspiring picture of this Canadian Holy Cross brother who was regarded in his lifetime as a miracle worker, a loyal friend of Saint Joseph, and an agent of Christ’s love and compassion to thousands of sick and suffering.”

Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C.
President Emeritus
University of Notre Dame

“Wonderfully accessible.”

“Jean-Guy Dubuc’s wonderfully accessible and insightful introduction to Brother André’s life and his life’s work provides its reader with a rich appreciation of this holy man’s deep faith and extraordinary compassion.”

Rev. Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C.
Professor of History
University of Notre Dame

“An extraordinarily simple, humble man.”

“A friendly, readable style akin to a warm conversation telling the intriguing life of an extraordinarily simple, humble man. At the same time, it situates Brother André’s life within the rich historical, cultural, and theological context that formed his compassionate and mystical spirituality. Blessed Brother André is experienced as a man of his particular time and place, the characteristic quality of beatification.”

Rev. Hugh Cleary, C.S.C.
Superior General
Congregation of Holy Cross

“For [Brother André], everything spoke of God and His presence.”

“Doorman at the Notre Dame College in Montreal, he showed boundless charity and did everything possible to soothe the despair of those who confided in him. With little instruction, he nevertheless understood what was essential to his faith. For him, to believe meant to submit freely and lovingly to Divine Will. Everything existed through the mystery of Jesus, he lived the beatitude of the pure of heart, that of personal rectitude. It is thanks to this simplicity, he showed many God… For him, everything spoke of God and His presence. May we, following his example, search for God with simplicity to discover Him always present in the core of our lives!”

Pope Benedict XVI (in his canonization homily)