St John Vianney Prayer

“All the good works in the world are not equal to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass because they are the works of men; but the Mass is the work of God.” — St. John Vianney

Public Domain: Jean-Marie Vianney via Wikimedia Commons.

The Prayer

I love You, O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life. I love You, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving You than live without loving You. I love You, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally. My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You, I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath.

About This Prayer

This heartfelt act of love was composed by St. John Vianney, the humble parish priest of Ars, France, and patron saint of parish priests. His deep devotion and personal intimacy with God shine through in these words, expressing the burning charity that defined his life. The prayer reflects his simple yet profound theology — that the greatest act a human can offer is pure love of God. It is an excellent meditation for anyone seeking to rekindle sincere love for the Lord in the midst of daily life.

When To Pray

This prayer can be said any time one wants to renew their love for God or during quiet moments of Adoration, before or after Mass, or at the end of the day as an act of devotion. Many Catholics pray it as part of their evening prayer routine or spiritual renewal, especially on August 4th, the Feast of St. John Vianney.