Today is the memorial of Blessed Solanus Casey! Bernard Casey was born in Oak Grove, Wisconsin, in Pierce County, northwest of La Crosse. At age 21, he enrolled in Saint Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee (where we send many of our seminarians!), but his academic struggles led him to drop out and join the Capuchin Franciscan friars in Detroit. He chose his religious name, Solanus, after St. Francis Solano, a Franciscan missionary. Though he was not permitted to preach or hear confessions as a priest, he accepted his limitations with humility and trust, and he quickly became known for his sanctity as his community’s doorman and sacristan. He was also sought out because of his miracles of healing. After many years of humble service to the poor and sick, he died in 1957. He was beatified in 2017.

You can read more about Blessed Solanus Casey’s inspiring life of gratitude at the article below. Blessed Solanus Casey, pray for us!

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Thank God ahead of time: What Blessed Solanus Casey teaches about a spirituality of gratitude

Blessed Solanus Casey's childhood was not easy. He contracted diphtheria that permanently damaged his voice. Casey’s family also struggled economically since he was one of sixteen children. Despite these struggles, Casey’s large Irish Catholic family instilled in him a love … Continue reading