Priest Cast

We talk how St. John VIanney welcomed guests into his rectory at Ars .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary The Catechism of the Catholic Churc...

We talk about St. John VIanney entering deeper into prayer and the mystical life .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary The Catechism of the Ca...

We talk about St. John VIanney always being found in front of the Eucharist .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk about St. John VIanney's exercise habits .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk about Fr. Vianney's first night in Ars .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk about Fr. Vianney's immediate impact on Ars .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We discuss St. John VIanney's humility and the importance of virtue .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk about the importance of love of God, love of Souls, and the "instinct of conquest" working together or risk becoming disordered .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bish...

We talk about the Cord of St. Philomena and the devotion St. John VIanney had to her .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk about the importance of being present to those in front of us .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk about the holy women who work and pray in the church .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk about how important it is to tke your promises seriously like St. John Vianney .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk how holy devotions support our love of Jesus .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk the many priests who came before St. John Vianney and importance of spiritual fathers .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk the history of faith in Ars .   Winner of the first Priest Cast trivia question: Shona Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk St. John Vianney setting of to Ars .   The Prayers of the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Priests   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

We talk St. John Vianney setting of to Ars .   Books The Curé d'Ars - Msgr François Trochu The Secret of the Cure d'Ars – Henri Gheon   Links Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), 6th edition Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary

Today we talk about Fr. Vianney recieving his assignment to Ars..   St. John Vianney Novena - Day 9 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St. John Vianney, you never let an opportunity to enlighten people and save souls pass you by. Through your efforts, many people have experienced moral and spiritual renewal. Pray that God grant me the same zeal to make His lov...

We discuss how one Ars parishioner worked to get a new priest.   St. John Vianney Novena - Day 8 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St. John Vianney, you lived a simple and austere life, preferring to store riches in heaven. You never turned your back to any of the poor people needing your assistance. Pray that the Holy Spirit enlighten me and remain with me a...

We talk about weddings and Fr. Vianney's new pastor in Ecully.   St. John Vianney Novena - Day 7 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint John Vianney, in life you have shown your veneration of the Blessed Sacrament. To this end you spent long hours in the confessional to help the faithful become worthy to receive the holy sacraments. Obtain for me the fervent...

We talk about the devotions of the month and the death of a person very close to Fr. Vianney. January - The Most Holy Name of Jesus February - The Holy Family March - Saint Joseph April - The Blessed Sacrament May - The Blessed Virgin Mary June  Sacred Heart of Jesus July  The Precious Blood of Jesus August  Immaculate Heart of Mary September  The Sorrowful Mother October  The Holy Rosary November...

Today we talk about pilgrimage and prayer.   St. John Vianney Novena - Day 5 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint John Vianney, God's grace saw you through all the trying moments of your life. Inspired by the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, you sacrificed your entire life in order to serve him fully. Your complete trust and surrender to His will allowed...

We discuss rollercosters and Fr. Vianney going to dinner where he learns about the person who will become he best friend.    St. John Vianney Novena - Day 4 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint John Vianney, when you saw social ills and sin in your parish, you sparked moral and spiritual renewal through your homilies and work in the confessional. Your unre...

Msgr. Balley and Fr. Vianney encourage each other in penances for their parishioners.    St. John Vianney Novena - Day 3 n the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint John Vianney, your successful journey to the priesthood is a testament to your determination to serve our Lord Jesus Christ. Your life as a priest is a shining example of what we should expect from the...

We discuss the brievary, St. John Vianney's life in the rectory, and the blessing of living with other priests.   For the Novena, we read today, please view the link below.   St. John Vianney Novena - Day 2 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint John Vianney, you dedicated your life towards saving souls for the greater glory of God. You were even blessed wit...