St. John Vianney as Patron of the Domestic Priesthood Guidance for parents in leading children to faith Traits of humility, courage, prayer, and penance Insights on Eucharistic devotion and Marian love Inspiring for laity, clergy, and all seeking renewal In an age when secularism clouds the consciences of youth and adults alike, Coached by the Curé presents St. John Vianney—the humble parish priest of Ars—as a spiritual coach for parents, laity, and clergy. Known as the patron saint of priests, the Curé d’Ars is here revealed as a guide for what is called the “Domestic Priesthood,” reminding mothers and fathers of their sacred duty to shepherd their children toward God.St. Philomena, Vianney’s heavenly friend, is portrayed as urging him to extend his priestly wisdom to families: “Jean-Marie, countless parents mourn for their lost children . . . you must teach moms and dads to be the priests of their homes.” This challenge is at the heart of the book: to inspire Catholic parents to embrace their spiritual vocation and to help reclaim lost souls from indifference and modern ideologies.Readers will encounter Vianney’s saintly qualities—his humility, his courage in battling Satan’s relentless assaults, his deep Eucharistic love, his devotion to Our Lady, his unceasing prayer, and his commitment to penance. Each trait becomes a guiding light for those striving to bring family members and friends back to the faith.Coached by the Curé is a powerful invitation to all Catholics—whether parent, priest, or layperson—to imitate the “white martyr” of Ars, whose life of sacrifice reminds us that no price is too high to save even a single soul.
