{"product_id":"john-vianney-saint-for-holy-orders-9780764827952","title":"John Vianney: Saint for Holy Orders","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Vianney was born in France during the French Revolution when religion was forbidden. He desperately wanted to become a priest so that he could help people love God. Finally, he was ordained a priest, receiving the sacrament of Holy Orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was sent to the village of Ars, where a lot of people lost their faith. Father Vianney helped them find it, teaching them how to live and love like Jesus. \"Come to mass, and come meet Jesus,\" he urged. He is the patron saint of parish priests. His feast day is August 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaints are real-life heroes of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In the \u003cem\u003eSaints and Me \u003c\/em\u003e series, these beautifully illustrated early-reader books tell the real stories of saints that come to life and connect with today's children aged 4 to 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYoffie, Barbara:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Barbara Yoffie has been in Catholic education for 35 years as both a primary grades classroom teacher and religion education coordinator. Currently, she is the coordinator of religious education at St. Clement of Rome Elementary School, St. Louis, MO. She is a well-known presenter on a variety of topics, including seasons of the Church year, saints, creative activities, and praying with children. Yoffie has a master's degree in religious education administration from Loyola University, New Orleans, a bachelor's degree in art education, and a certificate of religious studies, from Paul VI Institute, St. Louis. She is the author of the Saints and Me! series, as well as several pamphlets and booklets on saints\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbrecht, Jeff:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJeff Albrecht has illustrated for Disney, Warner Bros., Marvel, DC Comics, and other entertainment companies. His animation has been seen on Cartoon Network. His Christian illustration credits include Master Books (\u003cem\u003eA is for Adam\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eN is for Noah\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cem\u003eLiving Faith Kids\u003c\/em\u003e. He enjoys working in different styles from his studio in the St. Louis area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liguori Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461031137554,"sku":"9780764827952","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_28ba2a96-1692-487d-9688-145b73449135.jpg?v=1730052850","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/john-vianney-saint-for-holy-orders-9780764827952","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}