A Journey to Ars, France
Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox to a small village in Eastern France called Ars. St. John Vianney, the patron saint of all parish priests, spent 41 years living in this small town with a population of about 780. The village contains two churches: the old 12th-Century church where St. Vianney preached and a new Basilica of Ars, where you can observe his preserved body in a glass coffin.
On this journey, we will learn about:
- The incredible life of St. John Marie Vianney.
- The area of Ars that have the Basilica, Chapel of the Heart, His home, and the old Church used by the Saint.
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation also known as Confession – a beautiful gift given to us by the Lord.
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Featured Image courtesy of Sanctuaire d’Ars captured from their Official Facebook Page. All rights reserved.
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Jewel for the Journey:
“Every Consecrated Host is made to burn Itself up with love in a human heart.” – St. John Vianney
Get More Out of Your Journey:
Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia – Encyclical of Pope John XXIII written in honor of the 100th anniversary of St. John Vianney’s death.
A Prayer Written by St. John Vianney:
I love You, O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life.
I love You, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving You, than live without loving You.
I love You, Lord and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally.
My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You,
I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath. Amen
A Closer Look at this Week’s Journey:
Where is the Shrine of St. John Vianney Located?
I understand that the Holy Door at the shrine will be opened on his feast day August 4, 2024. Is that correct, and how long will it stay open?
Hello, Ginny! Thank you for listening. We do not know the answer to your question, but if we do discover it, we’ll post it here! Blessings to you in your journey. -Angela Sealana, Media Coordinator