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

Milton Lomask (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

The Cure of Ars Milton Lomask Vision Books 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 Curé 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 is invoked as the patron saint and model of parish priests everywhere. To many he is known, not by name, but simply as "the Curé of Ars," the parish priest who devoted his life to the little village of Ars and so successfully led his people to sanctity that he became a prime target of the devil. Illustrated. "A series which should be found wherever there are young Catholic readers." -Ave Maria "The Vision Books are splendid in design and format." -Catholic Standard and Times "The entire series of Vision Books is recommended for solid training of youth." -The Tablet

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898706009
• ISBN-13: 978-0898706000
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #580,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Simple Story of St John Vianney's Life., December 1, 2000

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Xavier Thelakkatt (Dayton, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Out-Talked the Devil (Paperback)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story, July 10, 2008

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MEG "One True Faith" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Out-Talked the Devil (Paperback)

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and inspiring story, not just for kids!, October 25, 2009

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Dr. Christian B. Smart (Madison, AL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Out-Talked the Devil (Paperback)

While this is a children's book, I found this to be an uplifting and inspiring story about a Saint I had never heard about before. I picked up this book at a yard sale on a Saturday morning, and by Sunday evening had finished this neat, amazing story of a simple, holy man of God. It's a quick, easy read about a true Saint that will make you want to be a better person. If you want to see an example of true piety read this book. I can't recommend it highly enough, both for the clear writing as well as the subject matter.