He desired the priesthood at an early age, seeing the heroism of the priests risking their lives to administer the sacraments during the years of the French Revolution. Saint John Vianney exemplifies the holy simplicity of those who are not learned in the sense of learning the world honors but who are immensely learned in the ways of God. Theirs is the true childlikeness that dares to praise God by their lives as well as by their words. For more about this great saint, the Patron of Priests, please click on the image. Peace be with you!