In the Early and Medieval Church future saints seemed to often
cross paths. However in our day and age this is a rarity. On a
sunny Detroit afternoon in the summer of 1935 two potential
saints did just that. If they lived today they would stand out
like sore thumbs, two men belittled by some of their superiors
who took no umbrage and continued on with their duties. In
today’s world someone who chose the same path would be looked at
as if they had written kick me on their backsides. After all
this is the age, when our popular culture demands that any
slight be met with a meltdown or protest, the louder the better.
However, (Venerable) Father Solanus Casey OFM and (Blessed)
Brother Andre Bessette CSC were holy men. Brother Andre will be
made a saint October 17 (or is already a saint depending upon
what day you read this.) Perhaps in his humble way Father
Solanus Casey will be gently nipping at his heels. Alfred
Bessette (he would take the name Andre when he was ordained) was
born in 1845 to a large Quebec famil