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Your answer was: St John Vianney. |
Answer: St. John Vianney (1786-1859), also known as the Curé of Ars, is the patron saint of parish priests, and his deep sanctity sheds light on what the Catholic Church desperately needs to focus on if her members desire to literally renew the face of the earth. (The word Curé is a French word meaning pastor. Ars is a village in the country of France.) Salvation, redemption, and renewal come only from the sanctity that Christ can give and nothing else. The Curé of Ars shows us how to become sanctified. He was most known as a director of souls who would spend countless hours a day in the confessional while always being willing to speak with pilgrims who traveled from around the world to see him. On October 3, 1873, Pope Pius IX proclaimed Fr. Vianney as "venerable" and on January 8, 1905, Pope Pius X beatified him. St. John Vianney was canonized on May 31, 1925. 'Father Jean-Marie Vianney & Year for Priests' 
 Father Jean-Marie Vianney & Year for Priests Father Vianney & Priests Christ & Flock of Sheep 1441-1442 (2010) |
