Father Courbon, the first of the vicars-general, took over the direction of the Lyons' religious affairs. It was up to him to decide the fate of Abbe' Vianney. Word came to Fr. Courban that Fr. Balley's disciple would never know much Latin. But the vicar-general was an indulgent man. Taking into account the urgent need for priests in the diocese and what he knew of poor Vianney's efforts, he was content to ask one searching question: "Is Abbe Vianney a pious man?" He was told that the seminarian was a model of piety. "Well, then," said Fr. Courban, "I summon him for ordination! The grace of God will do the rest."
(From the Remarkable Cure of Ars by Michel de St. Pierre)
Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS
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