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.
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