"Show me the way to Ars and I'll show you the way to Heaven."

Catholic Cuisine has everything you need to plan a nice celebration for this feast day in honor of St. John Vianney! Excellent - You'll want to bookmark this site for future celebrations.

St. John Vianney - August 4

This beloved priest, patron of parish priests and now of ALL priests, struggled as a student to complete his studies for the priesthood. When he was finally ordained he was sent to a remote village at Ars, France. In spite of the humbleness of his situation he became renowned. Thousands would flock to Ars to hear his homilies or go to confession. He would spend up to 16 hours in the confessional. It was said he would do battle with the devil. A man of extraordinary patience, St. John Vianney lived a life of extreme mortification out of love for Christ and for souls.

Reminder!

My friend Sam reminded me that tomorrow is the Feast of St. John Vianney! Plan on boiled potatoes for dinner - apparently that was all he ate.

Pray for Priests - Craft

"It would be easier for the earth to exist without the sun than without the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass."

- Padre Pio

Under Her Starry Mantle has a terrific post about a craft that reminds kids to pray for priests!