(The Catholic Sun) On the day of his ordination to the priesthood, no one expected much of this man. Many thought he should not be ordained. Some just hoped he would not be an embarrassment for the Church. To be sure, no one expected him to be canonized a saint, certainly not to become the patron saint of all priests.
Impossible!
John Vianney’s humble beginning was indeed humble. He grew up on a farm in southern France, where the opportunity for formal schooling was non-existent. His older sister found time to help him learn to read and to write. His insufficient education became even more problematic when he expressed interest in the priesthood. In those days, seminary courses were taught in Latin. The young, future priest felt totally lost at what seemed to be an insurmountable obstacle to the priesthood. But because he was sure in faith that priestly ministry was God’s plan for him, he did not despair but trusted in God’s providence.
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