John Mary Vianney was born in Lyons, France, in 1786. As a child he took care of his father’s sheep. He loved to pray but he also loved to play horseshoes. When John was eighteen, he asked his father’s permission to become a priest. His father was worried because John had become a big help [...]

O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon thy holy will.  In every hour of the day, reveal thy will to me.  Bless my dealings with all who surround me.  Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace [...]