The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Out-Talked the Devil

by Milton Lomask

Book Overview

Milton Lomask contributes his second volume to the Vision Books series of saints for youth 9 - 15 years old in this story of the greatly beloved Cure of Ars. Jean-Marie Vianney, a farm boy born during the French Revolution, longed to become a priest. But he could not learn Latin, and it seemed as if the humble, lovable, slow-thinking Jean-Marie would never be ordained. He did at last become a priest, and such a holy one that St. Jean-Marie Vianney...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898706009
• ISBN13: 9780898706000
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 10

Customer Reviews

Wonderful story

I initially bought this book for my kids, but I picked it up and could not put it down! It is a very easy read and it is so incredibly inspiring. It is one of those books that really affects you and teaches you about humility, perseverence, and faith in a great way. Very few men compare to the Wonderful Cure of Ars and this little book gives you a good summary of his life during the French Revolution and afterward. It shows how he turned a whole town around and how he affected a large part of France. I am now reading the book to my 5 kids and they love it!!!! I highly suggest reading this book!

for school it must be purchased

my son had a tough time to find this book, but it is good book, and for school it is necessary, so it is a must buy.

Great saint book!

Milton Lomask does an excellent job with this book! The story is of the beloved Cure de Ars, or St. John Vianney. It has his life story, and all sorts of wonderful little stories in between. The age range for this book is probably around 10-15, but all will enjoy! It is easy reading, and it keeps your attention very well. So, if you are looking for an easy and fun way to learn about the patron saint of parish priests, this is it!

A Simple Story of St John Vianney's Life.

This simple story of the life of St John Vianney, written by Milton Lomasek and illustrated by Johannes Troyer has the young Christian adults as its target. The simplicity of its form and the clarity of its contents would make it an excellent experience for the young people. The life of the cure of Ars is so often told that some of the details are almost lost in legend. In this book he emerges as a most personable and real person, like most of us. The simple language, the narrative style and the fast movement of events make it easily readble.The clumsy looking farm boy, Jean, born during the French revolution in Dardilly, France opts to be a priest against all odds. But his struggle with the study of the Latin language raises further hurdles on his way. This lovable young man's journey of life to become the most lovable parish priest of France, 'cure of Ars' is an inspiring one. The style of the book makes it also interesting.