Fr. George Butler goes beyond the typical biography, delving into the Enlightenment era in which Vianney lived and the surrounding culture. He lets the reader see Vianney as the humble, fatherly parish priest with a sincere heart for lost souls. Today many Catholics do not make use of the sacrament of reconciliation. This book might help to urge Catholic laity toward an understanding of the grace received in confession and the priest to recognize the great holiness of a sacramental holy order.
