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Venerable Solanus Casey pray for us!

2009-11-05



(1870-1957) Venerable Solanus Casey was forbidden to preach formally.  He also was not allowed to hear confessions because he did not succeed in his studies.  His knowledge of theology was not looked upon as the best.

He came from a large family.  Oak Grove, Wisconsin.  He was a logger.  He was a hospital orderly.  He operated a street car. 

He was also a prison guard. 

He was ordained a priest in 1904.

Despite his inabilities, his holiness grew.  He was porter and a sacristan for 20 years at St. Bonaventure Monastery.

He conducted services for the sick.  It is said that about 200 people daily came to see Father Solanus and receive his blessing.

Some 50 people came for his advice.

He helped people be cured.  Others looked to him for inspiration.

With the help of many supporters, he started a soup kitchen.

20,000 visitors passed his body after he had died.

Venerable Solanus Casey pray for us!

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Mike K.
Mike K. wrote on November 6th, 2009
Thanks Andy for pointing that out about St. John Vianey! God Bless you!
Andy W.
Andy W. wrote on November 5th, 2009
St. John Vianey wasn't that good in school either, but lived a life of extraordinary holiness. Gifted or not in studies, a life of holiness outdistances everything.
Mike K.
Mike K. wrote on November 5th, 2009
Thank you for the excellent comments and information, Peggy and Bob. So true that we should be humble to the Lord. And something I did not know about this saint was his ability to play those musical instruments.
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