Saint Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859)
A life under God’s gaze.
One of the very first biographies of the Curé d’Ars, and still the best-known. An easy-to-read reference book.
Mgr Francis Trochu (1925) – Éd. Résiac – 650 p. – (with photos)
Mgr Fourrey, a trained historian, draws on a wealth of historical documents and archives. This comprehensive and rigorous work has the advantage of hindsight, and seeks to show us the true face of the Holy Curé.
Mgr René Fourrey (1981) – 260 p.
A lively, detailed biography of the saintly Curé. Based on testimonies from the period (analysis of sermons), the author seeks to define the character of the saintly Curé and the action of grace in this small village in the Dombes region.
Mgr Daniel Pezeril – Livre de vie – Seuil (1959) – 310 p.
A simple first approach to the life and heart of the Holy Curé.
Father Emmanuel Faure – Ed. Le Livre Ouvert (2001) – 61p.
Accessible to all, the essentials of the life and spirituality of the Curé d’Ars. Inserts with thoughts, parables and sayings of the saint.
Père Marc Joulin – DDB (2004)- 160 p.
The life of the Curé d’Ars in comics. For all ages, from 7 to 77! Superb drawings. The comic book you’ve been dreaming of…
Marie-Paul Sève – Loÿs Pétillot – Ed du Triomphe – (2004) – 40 p.
A lively, easy-to-read biography.
Françoise Bouchard – Ed Salvator – (2005) – 200 p.
Life and priestly spirituality of the patron saint of parish priests. The Curé d’Ars, a spiritual master for today’s priests.
Father André Ravier – Ed. Parole et Silence (1998) – 112 p.
The life of Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859), curé d’Ars for forty years, illustrated with images produced by the company. using current photographs and archival documents. From 6/7 years.
Marie-Thérèse FISCHER
Ever since he was a child, Jean-Marie has had only one desire: to be a priest. He who wanted to show souls “the way to Heaven” became the patron saint of priests the world over.
Sophie de Mullenheim (Author) , Adeline Avril (Illustrator), éditions Mame 2021, 40 pages
