Man, fascinating.
Eventually Vianney was allowed to study in seminary, but was considered “too slow” by his instructors. After Vianney failed an examination the seminary rector said, “John-Baptist, the professors do not find you fit for sacred ordination to priesthood. Some of them have called you an ass knowing nothing of theology. How can we promote you to the reception of the sacrament of priesthood?”
Vianney famously responded, “Monsignor, Samson killed one hundred Philistines with the jawbone of an ass. What do you think God could do with a whole one?”
Vianney was ordained a priest on account of his holiness and went on to become one of the greatest parish priests ever known. Pope Benedict XVI even named him “patron of all priests.”
Loving it, T Y for posting.
P.S. ~ SAINT John Vianney; ora pro nobis...