The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Outtalked the Devil

Book cover: 'The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Outtalked the Devil'
Author(s):
Milton Lomask
Copyright:
1958
Publisher:
Ignatius Press
Series:
Vision
Binding:
Softcover
Number of pages:
190 pages
Subject(s):
Biographies
Saints
Grade / Age level:
Elementary
Grades 6-8
Setting:
19th century
Review:

This is a quicker and slightly easier read than the title by Mary Fabyan Windeatt. It lacks the richness of explanations about the priesthood, but I thought that it portrayed St. John Vianney's humility and simplicity a little more clearly. It's also clearly written to be interesting even to those who are not accustomed to reading saint stories, so there is more emphasis on exciting events, such as when John Vianney, as a young boy, helped to hide a hunted priest from the authorities.

Perspective:
Catholic
Additional notes:
Binding details: sewn softcover
Reviewed By:
Alicia Van Hecke
Review Date:
3-7-01
Available From:
Emmanuel Books

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