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Born in Wisconsin
Mary said, “go to Detroit”
Joined Capuchins there

Ordained “simplex” priest
Served in New York twenty years
Detroit twenty years

Awful Vi’linist
When his brothers rolled their eyes
He’d sneak to chapel

There he’d play for Christ
Christ in the tabernacle
Jesus loved His tunes

Humble Franciscan
Blessed Solanus Casey
Thanked God for all things

Thanked God in good times
Even thanked God in bad times
Thanked God in advance

He had two great loves
They were, “the sick and the poor”
He saw Christ in them

His prayers won favors
Countless miracles and cures
Ask him to pray now

Casey’s “at the bat”
But this Casey won’t strike out
He’ll hit a home run

Ask him for favors
He’ll take your pleas to Jesus
Thank God in advance