[NYer]

A Capuchin monk prays by the crypt of Father Solanus.

[theFIRMbss]

>Father Solanus Casey had come to Detroit to be a Capuchin friar

A real Capuchin fryer. They taste like chicken. Extra crispy's best . . .

[Mikey_1962]

My Mother met Fr Solanus in the 1940's. She said he had an awe-inspiring simplicity.

[bourbon]

"God condescends to use our powers if we don't spoil his plans by ours," he frequently wrote.

beautiful! That's tagline material.

[nanetteclaret]

***Father Solanus died July 31, 1957, on the 53rd anniversary of his first Mass.***

***Father Solanus was buried in a small plot on the monastery grounds. Later, in 1987, his body was exhumed, given a new robe, and placed inside the St. Bonaventure chapel in a crypt.***

After 30 years his body was exhumed and given a new robe. Does this mean he was found to be incorrupt?

[netmilsmom]

Great article!

But why would the society offer this?

Venerable Fr. Solanus Rosary

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The stones -- carnelian, lapis lazuli, nephrite jade, and tiger eye -- are connected by hematite and each corresponds to a chakra (healing) point of the body. The 3rd decade is black onyx, the gem of universal love. This rosary depicts Solanus' life of healing intercession and unconditional love for God and neighbor. Designed by Dorothy LeFave, $60