Description
The life of St. John Vianney (1784-1859) was marked by boundless humility and obedience to God. In 1818, when this simple French priest was assigned to the parish of Ars -- a town of just 250 people -- few would have guessed that it would lead to his international notoriety (even without modern communications!). You will see how this happened -- how Vianney's tireless work in his parish quickly flowered into a radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings.
Acclaimed dramatist Henri Ghéon presents a model of great holiness whom all readers can appreciate. Vianney "cured souls and bodies," he writes. "He read hearts like a book. And the Blessed Virgin visited him, and the foul fiend dragged him by the heels but could not prevent him from being a saint."
The Curé is not only the patron of parish priests but is also a powerful intercessor for those struggling with studies or suffering from inner turmoil or exhaustion. By 1827, he was receiving visitors
Author: Henri Gheon
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Published: 07/18/2023
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.80w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781644138441
ISBN10: 1644138441
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Saints & Sainthood
About the Author
Henri Ghéon was a French playwright, critic, and poet. His vivid descriptions of the saints and the times and places in which they lived bring these holy people to life for today's readers and inspire devotion to them and a desire to imitate their example.