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Kicking a soccer ball can be hard. Multiplying numbers can be hard. Playing the violin can be hard. And learning the Latin language can be hard too! It surely was hard for John Vianney.

But John wanted to be a priest. So he had to learn Latin. He studied and studied, but Latin was too hard for him. Then another priest helped him. So John did become a priest.

John lived in France. As a child, he watched over his father’s sheep. As a priest, he watched over the people in his parish. He helped each of them.

With two wonderful women, John started a school and home for children who had no families. He spent many hours listening to people confess their sins. He brought God’s mercy to them.

People from far away came to John for advice. He listened carefully and then helped them solve their problems. John could not learn Latin. But he could show people God’s love in action!

Connecting to Faith First® Legacy Edition
Grade 1, chapter 21
Grade 2, chapter 13

Connecting to Faith First®
Grade 2, chapter 13