Just wanted to slap up some pictures for your viewing enjoyment. These are shots taken in Ars (French Pronunciation: "Ahrs", Pirate Pronunciation: "ARRRRRRRss"). Enjoy!
From the hilltop overlooking Ars, this picture shows St. John Marie Vianney speaking with a small Berger (French for "Shepherd", pronounced "Ber-GEHR") who had shown him the way to Ars. Upon finding the village, St. John Vianney said, "You have shown me the way to Ars, now I will show you the way to heaven." Hence, the hand pointing upwards.
You know a city is holy when it's roadsigns display the Mass times. Pretty sweet.
The Tomb of St. John Vianney. If you look closely, you can see that he still has his skin. He is what one calls "incorrupt." Certain Saints are discovered to still have their skin long after their death, usually when they are being moved from one burial plot to another. The reason? They lived such a holy life that their body does not suffer decay or corruption, a result of the first sin - see Genesis, chapter 3. These Saints lived a life so free of sin that God offers them as a witness to us: they do not decay after their deaths. They truly appear to be merely resting in peace.
The Basilica and the town from the hilltop where St. John Vianney spoke with the Berger (pronounced: "Ham-Ber-GERH!")
I don't know what's over there, but there are a lot of them. I'm glad they told me just how many though.
Shot of the French countryside, also taken from the spot where St. John Vianney encountered the Berger (pronounced: "Big Mac").
So there are some of the pictures from the trip. Again, it was an incredibly blessed trip, and it was really confirming in my call to the priesthood. If you get the chance, I suggest you read more about St. John Vianney's life. Then pray constantly for our priests.
God bless you all, and know of my prayers for you! Enjoy this Easter season! He is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia!
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