July 31
Solano Casey (1870–1957)
Franciscan priest
An American Capuchin priest, Solano Casey turned the humble job of doorman into a fruitful ministry of listening, comfort and hope.
Biography
His academic difficulties caused him to be ordained with limitations in preaching and confessing, a decision that he accepted with obedience. For decades he received the poor, sick and distressed, prayed with them and promoted participation in the Mass; Many people attributed favors to his intercession. He lived with simplicity, good humor and gratitude, convinced that God could use his littleness.
Practical advice
Listen today without looking at the clock to a worried person and end the meeting by thanking God with them.
Example of
FaithHopePriestly life