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Blog Posts from the Solanus Casey Center

Benny’s Story

Benny playing the violin.

Andra and Nicholas were told that their baby would not survive delivery. The couple prayed for the intercession of Blessed Solanus Casey. This is what happened.

February 9, 2023
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Ask, Seek, Knock: The Door Is Open

Fr. Johan Paul Gill, OFM Cap., Assistant Director of the Solanus Casey Center

Above our doors at the Solanus Casey Center are the words “Ask… Seek… Knock” — the same words Blessed Solanus wrote as the first entry in his novitiate diary. A reflection on what it means to bring our needs to God, keep seeking Him even when answers are slow, and keep knocking when yesterday’s prayer feels unanswered.

August 27, 2026
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“I Will Be With You When You Die”

Close-up photo of Blessed Solanus Casey in profile looking down.

A Detroit doctor once met Fr. Solanus at the hospital — and received words he’d remember for the rest of his life. A family shares their story.

August 26, 2026
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Transformed by Failure

As we begin our Novena, one of the themes that already speaks deeply to my heart is the reflection on the fourth day: “Solanus the Humble Servant: Transformed by Failure.” It continues to speak powerfully to the reality of our lives today…

July 21, 2026
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A Powerful Intercessor

In 2017, Fr. Solanus was declared Blessed by Pope Francis. It is hard to believe that nine years have passed since his beatification. Since the beatification, the number of pilgrims coming to St. Bonaventure Monastery…

June 23, 2026
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Loraine’s gift of children and healing

Black-and-white photograph of Loraine Franzosi holding her newborn twins.

Father Solanus intercedes during a troubled pregnancy.

May 20, 2026
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Learn to Know Mary

It’s May! Most of us look forward to and love this month. Spring is really here with the splendor and fragrance of budding trees and blooming flowers, longer days and warmer sunshine, Mother’s Day with its tender memories…

May 18, 2026
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Surrounded by Mystery

We have journeyed through Lent, which has brought us to Holy Week, culminating in Easter Sunday. To put it in a nutshell, we have been meditating on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. This is what the Church calls the Paschal Mysteries…

April 10, 2026
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