Thought of the Day — The Curé d'Ars on Prayer

Jean Baptiste Marie Vianney (1786 – 1859) was a French parish priest assigned to Ars, a town of 230 inhabitants. He became internationally known for his priestly work because of the spiritual transformation of the community. People pilgrimaged from great distances to hear him preach and receive absolution. Vianney was canonized by Pope Pius XI and is the patron saint of parish priests. He is