If someone you love has walked away from the Church, you know the ache that follows. It’s a quiet grief—one made more painful by silence, confusion, and the desire to say the right thing, do the right thing, pray the right prayer.
But what if you didn’t have to figure it out on your own?
What if there was a saint who could coach you through the pain, the hope, and the path forward?
There is. And his name is St. John Vianney—the Curé of Ars.
A Saint Who Knew What It Meant to Fight for Souls
St. John Vianney, a humble French parish priest, lived in a forgotten village and heard confessions up to 16 hours a day. He knew firsthand what it meant to suffer for the salvation of souls. He didn’t give up on anyone—and he doesn’t want you to either.
In the new book Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney by author Kevin Wells, you’ll meet this incredible saint as a personal mentor, offering wisdom, humor, encouragement, and practical steps to help you intercede for loved ones who have left the faith.
About the Book: Coached by the Curé
Coached by the Curé isn’t just a biography or a devotional. It’s a spiritual conversation—almost a spiritual direction session—with St. John Vianney.
Through relatable, modern scenarios and personal storytelling, this book helps you:
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Understand why people drift from the Church
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Cultivate a heart of mercy, not judgment
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Embrace your own role in evangelization—even if you're not a theologian
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Grow in personal holiness as you pray for your loved ones
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Learn how to suffer well and love better, with eternity in mind
This isn’t a step-by-step formula—it’s a relationship. And that makes all the difference.
3 Ways the Curé Can Help You Right Now
1. He Helps You Pray with Purpose
“I know your sorrow,” the Curé might say. “Offer it for your child, your spouse, your friend. No suffering is wasted.”
The book reminds us that our prayers and sacrifices have eternal weight—even when they feel unnoticed or fruitless.
2. He Calls You to Personal Conversion
Want someone you love to come back to the Church? Start by becoming the kind of person they’re drawn to: joyful, grounded, prayerful.
Coached by the Curé nudges us to live a more vibrant Catholic life, not out of pressure—but out of love.
3. He Offers Hope, Not Despair
If you've ever said, "They’re too far gone," or "I’ve tried everything," this book gently but firmly says: Keep going. God never stops pursuing.
You may feel helpless watching someone you love drift from the sacraments, but the saints—and the Church—are here to remind you that grace is never wasted. Every prayer, every act of love, every silent offering is seen by the God who desires your loved one’s return even more than you do.
Let St. John Vianney walk with you. Let him coach you. And let Coached by the Curé be a source of strength for the road ahead.
Pick up your copy of Coached by the Curé today at Scepter Publishers and discover how one humble priest can reignite your hope and deepen your love for those who need it most.
