A Story of Saint John Vianney
by Ernest Brother Ernest C.S.C. C. S. C.
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The hero of A Story of Saint John Vianney is usually called the Curé of Ars. His life story is extremely fascinating. As a young man, he was a very poor student. For quite some time it was thought that he would not learn enough to be ordained, but since God wanted him to become a priest, things worked out well for him. And what he did for God after he was ordained is admired by all who know about him. He was canonized a saint in 1934 and his great sermons are still being published in books show more around the world. In a great church built in Ars in his honor, thousands of people come to pay honor to the great saint. Let your children learn to love this humble man, and teach them about his life in this beautifully illustrated title. show lessTags
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A Story Of Saint John Vianney is the life of the famous Curé d'Ars retold for children. Emphasis is put on the fact that he struggled academically and almost couldn't become a priest, but still managed not only to become a priest but also to become a saint. Which is a fairly good lesson as such lessons go.
Vianney was born to a poor family in a time when priests were banned by the revolutionary French government. By the time this was changed, he had a lot of catching up to do and struggled in the seminary. When he received the parish of Ars, he arrived to find hardly anyone attended services. By hard work and personal devotion, he not only changed things locally, but soon become known throughout France.
An interesting take on an show more interesting life. There are not as many pictures in this one, so it is probably best for intermediate readers or reading aloud. show less
Vianney was born to a poor family in a time when priests were banned by the revolutionary French government. By the time this was changed, he had a lot of catching up to do and struggled in the seminary. When he received the parish of Ars, he arrived to find hardly anyone attended services. By hard work and personal devotion, he not only changed things locally, but soon become known throughout France.
An interesting take on an show more interesting life. There are not as many pictures in this one, so it is probably best for intermediate readers or reading aloud. show less
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- A Story of Saint John Vianney
- Original publication date
- 1959
- People/Characters
- St. Jean-Marie Vianney
- Important places
- Dardilly, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France; Ars-sur-Formans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- Dedication
- To Sister M. John Vianney
- First words
- Those of us who find it difficult to study should be very interested in a boy by the name of John Baptist Vianney.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And in Ars today, in a great church built in his honor, thousands come to pay honor to the poor boy who had a hard time learning, but who became a great saint!
- Original language
- English
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Picture Books
- DDC/MDS
- 282.092 — Religion Christian denominations Roman Catholic Church Catholic Biography And History Biography
- LCC
- BX4700 .J000 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Catholic Church Biography and portraits Individual Saints
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- Reviews
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- (3.00)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 2
