About the Vianney Speaks Program

Vianney Speaks: A Window Into a Different Time

These are exciting times at Saint Luke Productions!  One of the most thrilling projects coming to the forefront is Vianney Speaks, a television program depicting the sermons and prayers of St. John Marie Baptiste Vianney, as portrayed by Leonardo Defilippis.  As a perfect companion to Saint Luke Productions' live dramatic production on the life of St. John Vianney, this program is guaranteed to deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith.

In Vianney Speaks, John Vianney delivers his uncompromising and hard-hitting sermons, echoing the great prophet and his namesake, St. John the Baptist, and proves his unwavering conviction for the conversion of his people.  His absolute commitment to preaching the Gospel in truth and in love is intermingled with depictions of his interior prayer life.

The sermons featured in this program are true masterpieces, which do not find their beauty in flowery speech, but cut straight to the heart with direct and penetrating words.  John Vianney's preaching style is direct and straightforward, not mincing words nor clouding the truth.  In this way, he was a radiant model of Christ who led countless souls to a deep conversion of heart with his words.

This unique television program is unlike any other, offering a glimpse of life in 19th century France.  It creates a window into a different time, while keeping modern audiences engaged in pertinent and convicting topics - conversion, the love of God, and the enemies of our salvation.  By watching Vianney Speaks, the viewer is sure to fall in love with John Vianney for his courage, his conviction, and his great love of God.  Through these challenging and moving sermons, may hearts be touched in some special way.