Favors Reported

11-4-08
Dear Brothers,
I recently had a mammogram that needed rerun, followed by ultrasound and followed by an MRI of the right breast. The whole time that was in question, I wore Father Solanus’ relic badge inside my bra. Any time I couldn’t keep it inside my bra, I would hold it or have it on my person somewhere. I even sleep with the badge under my pillow. I feel that Fr. Solanus definitely interceded for me because I got the wonderful news today that the MRI confirmed the findings were benign and that no further action is required! Praise God and thank you Fr. Casey! This wonderful man deserves sainthood! -T.H. via email

11-18-08
My son graduated from college and started working for a good company, but was laid off at the end of July. Prospects looked dim. I saw the show on EWTN about Father Solanus and he looked like a good saint to help my son get a good job. I found the beatification prayer on your web site and I have faithfully said it each morning. This afternoon my son got a call from a job interview he had last week. They want him to start work on December 8th! Thank you so much, Father Casey! -C.C., CA

12-6-08
Dear Brother,
I believe Venerable Solanus helped me this night. My family and I returned from my late father-in-law’s Anniversary Mass. When we returned, our central heating was broken. This was one of the coldest nights that Ireland has experienced in years! My husband was not at home, so me and my daughters tried to fix the heating. It was dead and I knew I couldn’t call a heating contractor until Monday morning.

I recently discovered Fr. Solanus and I guessed he would have a fair idea what to do, so I asked him to please fix the heating. I went off to prepare dinner and decided we were not too badly off: We had a home to shelter us, cold though it was, and we had food. Some time later, I went into the room and heard the heating unit purring away! I could almost hear Fr. Solanus saying, “Go and get that thing serviced soon.” I love Solanus because he is the ordinary person’s Saint-to-be. We pray to God for him to be soon beatified and canonized. -O. O’Brien, Eire

12-29-08
Dear Fr. Solanus Guild,
Yesterday I prayed that Fr. Solanus would intercede for a friend. He has a drinking problem. I prayed that God would look lovingly on him and show him the way. I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that he called today and said he was going to an AA meeting tonight and was optimistic about his future. Thank you, Fr. Solanus, with all my heart. -M.H.C, MI

1-30-09
Dear Vice Postulator,
My mother had pain in the shoulder joint, but must work to clean for our new tenants. She told me it was so strange that the pain was gone and she got much work done. Only then did I tell her that I prayed for Fr. Solanus’ intercession the night before. Then, my 1-month-old nephew was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. I gave him the third-class relic of Father Solanus and prayed for help. Two days later, my nephew was released from the hospital and is doing much better. The events in our family inspire me and strengthen my faith a great deal. -D.N., CA

3-6-09
Thank you so very much for asking Father Solanus for his intercession on the behalf of my patient. This afternoon, I had a strong urge to call him. I don’t know why. At that moment, he had just attempted to kill himself by overdosing on sleeping pills. He told me this and I called the police. I just came from visiting him in the ER and he is fine. Please continue to pray for him, as he traverses the long, dark road of addiction, recovery, and depression. -A.P. via email

4-6-09
In 1997 I was diagnosed with Colon Cancer. I had shown symptoms for some time but had not seen a doctor. My fear was that it had spread. I had just read an article on the life of Fr Solanus and was very impressed with his faith and his ability to help people. I turned my health problems over to Fr. Solanus and daily ask for his help. The operation was a complete success and I did not require radiation or chemotherapy. I attribute this to prayers from family and friends and especially to Fr Solanus. J.P., KS