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Saint Brother André,
day after day, you welcomed with love and compassion
those who came to you
to share in their suffering.

You were well acquainted with fatigue
from long hours dedicated to the service of others.

Who, better than you, can understand the exhaustion of women and men
who devote themselves day after day
to the service of a dear one marked by illness?

Who, better than you, can relate to the suffering of sick persons
and with their contentment in having someone near them,
willing to take care of them day after day?

O patron saint of home caregivers,
help us every day to somehow find
the strength to love the people whom we serve
and the joy in receiving their love in return.

With you, we bring our happiness and our heartaches to the feet of the Lord.

With you, we commend ourselves to Saint Joseph and the Virgin Mary.

With you, we turn towards God our Father,
the source of every grace and every good thing.

Amen.