I would like to end with a quote from one of Detroit's beloved.
Actually, he was not a native Detroiter.
He adopted us and we, proudly, have adopted him.
I am speaking of Solanus Casey, Blessed Solanus Casey.
Solanus Casey knew endings. He experienced a very painful one.
He dreamed of becoming a priest and that dream was fulfilled. However, his superiors determined that he did not have the intellectual capabilities necessary to fully exercise the office of priesthood. As a result he would never be allowed to preach a sermon and he would never be allowed to hear a confession.
The fulness of his dream came to an end.
His task would be that of porter. He would open the door for people and let them in.
And so he began.
Solanus Casey embraced the beginning that God set out for him.
He opened the door for people, many people, increasing numbers of people. He opened the door for them to discover the presence of God in their lives, the working of God in their lives and the love of God in their lives.
He opened the door.And even today, years after his passing, he continues to open the door for people to discover the presence of God in their lives.
Solanus Casey faced an ending that allowed God to begin a work in and through him, a work that continues still.
I quote for you now, his words.
"Let us thank God at all times and under
whatever circumstances.
Thank Him for our creation and existence.
Thank Him for everything. Let us
thank God for all His plans for the future
for trials and humiliations, as well as
great joys and consolations.
God's plans are always for the best,
always wonderful. But most especially for
the patient and the humble
who trust in Him, are His plans
infinitely holy and sublime.
Thank God frequently, not only for
blessings of the past and present,
but thank Him ahead of time
for whatever He foresees is pleasing
to Him that we endure."
AMEN!
Tomorrow's blog will conclude this series.
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