Priest Cast

Today, we look at Pope Leo XIV address to the Bishops' Conference of France on the 100 th Anniversary of the canonization of St Vianney.   Links Pope Leo XIV on the 100 th Anniversary

On the anniversary of our Priestly Ordination, we sat down with our classmate Fr Andy Syberg.   Links Very Rev. Andrew Syberg, MDiv, MA

We continue the discussion regarding St Vianney's Canonization Mass by review the Homily.   Below is a rough translation of the Homily in English. OUR MOST HOLY LORD, VENERABLE BROTHERS, BELOVED SONS, The venerable solemnity of that day gives us and the community of the faithful a splendid reason to rejoice, when the miraculously born Church, adorned with all the charisms of the Holy Spirit, first...

Today we review the official decree by Pope Pius XI in response to the petition for the Canonization of St John Vianney AT THE SOLEMN CANONIZATION OF THE BLESSED CONFESSORS JOHN THE BAPTIST M. VIANNEY AND JOHN EUDES, HELD IN THE VATICAN BASILICA, ON MAY 31, 1925, ON THE FEAST OF PENTECOST To the threefold request made urgently, more urgently, most urgently by the Consistorial Advocate Augustus Mil...

With the passing of Fr Paul Landwerien (Episode 25 is our in-person interview with him), we reflect on both how he exemplified the virtues of St Vianney and the importance of fraternity amongst priest in life and death.

We discuss Heaven and how the joys found on earth pale in comparison to what awaits us.   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars

For the Novena, we read today, please view the link below.   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 love known...

For the Novena, we read today, please view the link below.   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 alway...

For the Novena, we read today, please view the link below.   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 des...

For the Novena, we read today, please view the link below.   St. John Vianney Novena - Day 6 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint John Vianney, you rejoiced at every opportunity to spend time in prayers and contemplation. Your dedication was such that, had it not been for practical considerations, your bishop would have granted your wish to be a monk. Teac...

For the Novena, we read today, please view the link below.   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 H...

For the Novena, we read today, please view the link below.   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 unrelenting efforts to win back souls to God's grace has caused many...

For the Novena, we read today, please view the link below.   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 chosen leaders of God's flo...

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 with an almost supernatural ability to obtain funds to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters in Christ. You fr...

For text of the Novena, we read today, please view the show transcript.   Links St. John Vianney Novena  (Not the exact same novena text we read today)   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars

We discuss who our Msgr. Balley was.   Our Msgr. Balley Fr. Ahern - Msgr. Bernard Schmitz - died 24 Mar 2008 Fr. Keutcher - Rev. Charles Chesebrough - died 28 May 2008   Prayer for Families: Almighty God, grant that our families be what you have called them to be. Help fathers and mothers. May they possess the fullness of your love, and may their tender care reflect your own. Help our children. Fi...

St. John Vianney is relocates to his Aunt Margaret's house and introduced to Msgr. Balley, who will mentor his early vocation.   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars

St. John Vianney understood the importance of purpose/intent in faith and strived to bring that mission to his congregation and his outreach.   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age The Religion of the Day

St. John Vianney third treasured writing is "Lives of the Fathers", which includes the Church Fathers (first five centuries of the Church).   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars The Imitation of Christ The Gospels Church Fathers

St. John Vianney second set of treasured writings are the Gospels.   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars The Imitation of Christ The Gospels Church Fathers

St. John Vianney treasured three groups of writing that defined and governed him as a man, one of which is the Imitation of Christ. St. John Vianney's goes to a deeper level then just parroting and instead aims to change his character to be more Christ-like.   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars The Imitation of Christ The Gospels Church Fathers  

As a child, St. John Vianney held dear his statue of the Holy Mother, created altars, and played Mass with congregations of other children.   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars

St. Thérèse of Lisieux leads by example in her Little Way by recognizing our weakness (sin), our powerlessness over them, and providing a solution of offering it all to God.    Books The Imitation of Christ

St. John Vianney was drafted into the Army out of seminary, deserted, was pardon, and came back to Seminary.   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars

St. John Vianney selects St John the Baptist as his Confirmation Saint.   Books The Curé d'Ars The Secret of the Cure D'Ars