What if a saint from a century or two ago suddenly showed up in today’s world?

What do you think he or she would have to say about our society?

For example, what advice would a saint give to people trying to navigate the perils of modern technology, particularly with children?

Or what would they say to help your prayer life or the secret to loving sacrifice? 

Well, if you’ve ever wished for those kind of insights from someone who has already achieved what we're after, have I got a podcast for you!

My good friend Kevin Wells is back on the latest episode of the Art of Catholic, filling us in on the details of his new book, Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney...and it's probably unlike any book you've ever read.

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From March 9-18, 2026, we'll be touring some of the holiest and most beautiful places in all the world: Fatima, Lourdes, Salamanca, Avila, Loyola, Lisbon, and more! Click here for all the details!

Taking on the voice of St. John Vianney, the famous Curé of Ars, Kevin relates what this great saint would advise if he lived among us today.

Our conversation includes:  

• Why this patron saint of priests was almost never ordained
• What the Curé would advise regarding a parent's prayer life
• What priests can learn from the priesthood of St. John Vianney
• The Curé’s blueprint for parish renewal
• Why parishioners were terrified of St. John Vianney’s house at night
• The Curé’s secret to loving sacrifice
• Why the Curé tried to escape Ars 3 times
• And much more! 

God bless!

Matthew