The lives of saints can seem remote from our own. When I was becoming more interested in my faith from the […]
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Olha, eu nem sei como tudo isso começou, mas sei que tenho um amigo no Céu chamado Beato Pier Giorgio Frassati Meu amigo Beato Pier Giorgio Frassati Eu não sei precisar o ano, mas minha devoção ao beato aventureiro teve influência direta de um dos caras que mais admirei em minha adolescência e início da…
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July 4 is not just a national holiday. It’s also the feast day of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, who has grown to become my favorite saint. This post is adapted from one I wrote a while back. Beginning in May 2010, on my birthday in fact, I spent a year reading about two … A Year with Pier Giorgio Frassati Read More »
Day Five: Jesus says: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Pier Giorgio responds: “St. Paul says tha...
Imitating the Piety of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati - Relevant Radio
Born to wealth, he would annoy his father by cashing in first-class train tickets for third class, then giving the extra to the poor
He was born in Turin into a wealthy family, who owned a newspaper called La Stampa. Though an average student, Frassati was known among his peers for his devotion and piety. He was dedicated to works of social action, charity, prayer and community. He was involved with Catholic youth and student ...
Discover rare photographs of a holy man who climbed "to the heights" of sanctity.
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During a meeting with Circolo San Pietro volunteers, Pope Francis confirmed reports that Bl. Pier Giorgio will be canonized soon.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is an inspiring saint for adults and children alike.