Spiritual Life
The Spirit of the Curé of Ars
With Seventeen Additional Exhortations
- By Fr. Alfred Monnin, S.J.
- With exhortations by St. John Vianney
- Edited by Fr. John Edward Bowden, C.O.
- Translated by Anonymous
The teachings of St. John Vianney on prayer, the sacraments, and the care of the soul.
- Source edition
- 1865, Burns, Lambert, and Oates, London
- Manualist edition
- September 2026
In the catechisms, homilies, and conversations gathered here, the Curé of Ars speaks with warmth and urgency about the Christian life: how to pray, resist sin, approach Holy Communion, and grow in love of God and neighbor.
Collected by Fr. Alfred Monnin, S.J., the volume brings together St. John Vianney’s religious instruction and recollections of his faith, humility, charity, and care for the poor. It also includes seventeen exhortations on death, temptation, grace, perseverance, and the joys of heaven.
The 176-page paperback and hardcover editions use a 6 × 9-inch trim. The edition is available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.
Why this book
St. John Vianney speaks directly about prayer, the sacraments, temptation, grace, perseverance, and the ordinary care of the soul.
Restoration note
The text was newly typeset from the authorized English edition of 1865, preserving the historical language in a clear, readable layout.
Source note
Newly typeset from the authorized English edition published in London in 1865 and edited by Fr. John Edward Bowden, C.O.
