In a world where modern secularism clouds the consciences of Catholic youth and adults alike—and so few clergy are regarded as their rescuers—St. John Vianney, the humble patron saint of priests, receives a new title: Patron Saint of the Domestic Priesthood. St. Philomena, his muse, urges him to guide parents in their sacred role: “Jean-Marie, countless parents mourn for their lost children . . . you must teach moms and dads to be the priests of their homes.”
In Coached by the Curé, the saint’s example illuminates the path for Catholic parents and all who seek to bring lost souls back from modern ideologies, indifference, and confusion. Readers discover the saintly traits of Vianney—the pastor who sacrificed his life for sinners. His humility, fortitude to overcome Satan’s relentless assaults, Eucharistic love, devotion to Mary, courage, prayer, and commitment to penance shine through, offering a powerful guide for those who are eager to help others return to the light. Parents, laity, and clergy alike will find inspiration in the heart of this true white martyr, willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of even a single soul.
Kevin Wells is an author, award-winning journalist, Catholic speaker, and former Major League Baseball writer. He is an active evangelist and writer who has presented at conferences and seminaries nationally and internationally. He lives in Maryland with his wife and children.
| SKU/ISBN | 9781594175527 |
| Product Number | 75527 |
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Kevin Wells does not do boring. He has an innate gift that enables him to look at old truths and, like old jewelry, polish them until they shine with a brilliance that you have never seen before. He does this with old stories too, like this story about the Curé d’Ars.
It is not just that the story is retold in a new and innovative way, but that he is able to inspire his readers with the same muse that inspired him. When you have been inspired, as you surely will be, give a copy to your parish priest to inspire him with his patron saint. If sufficient readers do this then the future of our Church will be, not just in safe hands, but holy hands that will enable Christ to rebuild his ruined Church through them.
Kevin Wells' literary resurrection of St. John Vianney provides parents and Catholics of every stripe with the guidance, clarity, and courage we need to live out our baptismal promises in an age of confusion within the Church. St. John Vianney is the priest-saint we need to show us the way to holiness.
