Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Feast day of St John Vianney - August 4

Today is the feast day of St John Vianney, known as the Cure of Ars.  He was ordained a priest in 1815 – 200 years ago!  He did not do well in seminary at all.  His bishop was not sure about ordaining him a priest.  He was sent where they thought he would do the least harm, to the small village of Ars in France.  He gained a reputation of being a great confessor and spiritual director.  He is the patron saint of priest and pastors.  Let us pray in his name for vocations:

Lord, fill the hearts and minds of your faithful with the power of the Holy Spirit, so that those who are called to the priesthood, religious life, and lay ministry may respond to your call with courage and generosity.

Give parents the faith, love and spirit of giving that will inspire them to rejoice when a child of theirs discerns a call to a vocation in your Church.


May the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of St. Joseph and of St. John Vianney help us to pray and to live your will in our lives.  AMEN.

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