Prayers to Saint John Vianney
Saintly Pastor of Ars
and splendid model of all servants of souls,
you were considered not very bright,
but you possessed the wisdom of the Saints.
You were a true pontifex,
a bridge-builder,
between God and his people
as countless penitents streamed to your confessional.
Inspire all priests to be dedicated mediators
between God and his people in our day.
Saintly Pastor of Ars
and splendid model of all servants of souls,
you were considered not very bright,
but you possessed the wisdom of the Saints.
You were a true pontifex,
a bridge-builder,
between God and his people
as countless penitents streamed to your confessional.
Inspire all priests to be dedicated mediators
between God and his people in our day.
