This was the second book about pier giorgio frassati that i have read this year. Well written, easy to read, filled with information, quotes, and pictures it combines much of the information from the other two books and adds new information to produce a fine book that covers almost every aspect of his life personally, politically. He has been beatified by the roman catholic church. Pier giorgio frassati download book in format pdf, ebook, epub, kindle or mobi. Remind yourself and others to live life striving to the heights. These two beautiful books, written by one who knew him best, give an intimate glimpse into his. Therese of lisieux and blessed pier giorgio frassati. Beato pier giorgio frassati download catholic market.
And nearly every biography gives a somewhat conflicting account of the relationship. Born to a wealthy family in turin at the dawn of the 20th century, pier giorgio frassati was goodlooking, popular and athletic. Man of the beatitudes and patron of young adults, frassati was extraordinary in his ordinariness. Frassati ever prevented pier giorgio from dating laura. Pier giorgio turned from a life of privilege to one devoted to working with the poor, and was a courageous witness of christian faith and charity to many others. In this definitive biography, cristina siccardi situates the appealing figure of young pier giorgio frassati in early 20th century turin, italy. One says he met her while his family was in berlin. Blessed pier giorgio frassatis lifethough briefwas truely a model example of the heroic, an unyielding quest to fully and earnestly live out the gospel. Blessed pier giorgio frassati, the patron for young adult catholics and one of the patrons of world youth day, saw many parallels between.
Blessed pier giorgio frassati man of the beatitudes duration. Pier giorgio was a handsome, funloving, athletic, courageous and devout catholic born into a prominent italian family. Blessed pier giorgio frassati is a significant patron for world youth day. Frassati was called man of eight beatitudes by pope john paul ii, who beatified him on 20 may 1990.
Some people have called pier, or peter, frassati a saint for todays young people. Athletic, handsome, and always up for a laugh, pier giorgio frassati was the charismatic leader of a band of rowdy friends. Blessed pier giorgio frassati the end for which we are created invites us to walk a road that is surely sown with a lot of thorns, but it is not sad. That said, the book is worth struggling through to learn about an incredible everyday saint who lived his life with the joy of. This disease is almost always caused by atheism, but the end for which we are created guides us along lifes pathway, which may be strewn with thorns, but is not sad. Pier giorgio frassati, this is the one to get or at least to start with. Unlike therese, pier giorgio is not the focus of many books, so the pickings. A beguiling and moving biography of pier giorgio frassati, a handsome, athletic and funloving young man from a rich, aristocratic italian family in the 1920s who was recently beatified by pope john paul ii. This book describes an extraordinary itinerary of holiness, but also a key to. The best introduction to pier giorgios life are two books by his sister, luciana frassati. Verso lalto features an inspiring quote from blessed pier giorgio frassati. Blessed pier giorgio frassati, beatified by pope john paul ii in 1990, lived only twentyfour years.
The photographs we have of this youth show a handsome young man with piercing dark eyes and an engaging smile. Pier giorgio frassati pdf online book in the format, many sites offering the book. Blessed pier giorgio frassati, an ordinary christian, by maria di. Blessed pier giorgio frassati united states conference of. Pier giorgio frassati il blog della compagnia dei tipi loschi. Pier giorgio frassati ignatius, 2001 and my brother pier giorgio. Pier giorgio turned from a life of privilege to one devoted to working with the poor. His student escapades, athletic achievements, and dedication to helping the poor combine to make this amazing young man a truly contemporary role model for young people. See more ideas about catholic, catholic saints and catholic quotes. Father, you gave to the young pier giorgio frassati the joy of meeting christ and of living his faith in the service of the poor and the sick. Frassati were on the verge of separation and this was a cause of great concern for pier giorgio. Blessed pier giorgio frassati bookmark casa maria bookstore. Spanish beato pier giorgio frassati catholic market. The book is very well written and enjoyable,it gives great insight into his.
This bookmark features pier giorgio holding a book in this striking photo taken during his college years. An ordinary christian, although a bit more contemporary in its writing style, draws largely on the books by luciana frassati. Order for yourself, or send as a confirmation or birthday gift today. But in that short time, he lived his life to the fullest. Love his story a great saint for modern times, just the kind of person one admires today. In the ancient capital of the kingdom of italy where the memory of savoy is still alive there are two contrasting forms of enterprise. Pier giorgio frassati was an italian roman catholic social activist and a member from the third order of saint dominic. Both are excellent reads but there were a few stories in this book written for children that really inspired me and my son.
This moving biography of pier georgio frassati, who turned from a life of privilege to one devoted to working with the poor, and who died at the age of 24 from the polio virus, presents a portrait of a man whose love of god transformed his life and the lives of those around him. An ordinary christian is simply a much better biography. In the case of pier giorgio frassati, however, nearly every biography mentions his secret love for a young woman named laura hidalgo. Home catholic books saints and holy people pier giorgio frassati blessed. His student escapades, his athletic achievements, and his dedication to helping the poor all combined to make this amazing young man an avalanche of life. He loved to laugh, and he was famous for his practical jokes. A beguiling and moving biography of pier giorgio frassati, a handsome. Suffering is not sadness, which is the worst disease. Discouraged by his affluent parents from his religious involvement and deep spiritual life, pier giorgio secretly ministered to the poor and marginalized, and was a leader of youth. His last days another book by luciana, pier giorgios sister, but one focusing solely on the last months of his life. Pier giorgio frassati 6 april 1901 4 july 1925 was an italian roman catholic social activist and a member from the third order of saint dominic. The patron saint of this school is pier giorgio frassati. Pier giorgio frassati lived only twentyfour short years, but he lived them to the fullest.
Frassati is the patron saint of bishop mcguinness high school in oklahoma, where frassatis family blessed the school in his spirit. His death in 1925 at the age of 24 was thought by many to be a tragic loss, but the holy father offers us the example of the life of pier giorgio frassati as a dramatic gain for our century. Journey to the summit a short, accessible biography for kids, perfect for young people. In the spirit of blessed pier giorgio, frassati catholic looks to christ and the sacraments he has given us as sources of grace and strength in order to live the faith and grow in holiness. As a small family business, we appreciate your continued support. Frassati catholic high school is administered by the dominican sisters of st. Mar 01, 2004 blessed pier giorgio frassatis lifethough briefwas truely a model example of the heroic, an unyielding quest to fully and earnestly live out the gospel. Faith life frassati catholic high school spring, tx. Enter the heart of a passionate young man, who in his brief life reached the heights of adventure, friendshipand sanctity. Through daily interaction, prayer, liturgies, and participation in the sacraments, all members of frassati catholic high school have an opportunity to. Pier giorgio frassati e il suo savonarola volume 1 of biografie di contemporanei.
He hiked, climbed mountains, rode horses, and skied with his many friends. His last days 9781892875174 by luciana frassati and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. To the heights is an unforgettable novel about blessed pier giorgio frassati. The back contains the wellknown prayer written by cardinal saldarini.