Fifty years ago, Pope John XXIII wrote an encyclical about St. John Vianney. Back in June, Pope Benedict XVI began the Year for Priests and drew attention to this priest-saint, whom he named the patron saint of all priests.
Bl. Pope John XXIII's encyclical was Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia, and I recommend it if you'd like a papal "biography" of St. John Vianney and an explanation of why he is such a model for priests.
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Speaking from the Protestant world, St. Vianney is a model all our ministers could do well to follow. I read Pope John XXIII's encyclical and was moved by what he said.
Thank you for highlighting a man who made such a difference.
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