Blessed pier giorgio frassati, an ordinary christian, by maria di. Pier giorgio frassati paperback october 1, 2001 by luciana frassati author. It was created by the current superior of t he bridgittine monks who happens to be a big pier giorgio fan. To the heights is an unforgettable novel about blessed pier giorgio frassati. Another great thing about frassati, like all good saints, is that his words have become timeless and immortal, ringing truer as the years pass. In his final days, his christian character was revealed in an extraordinary wayhis devotion to friends and family, his longing to marry the girl he loved, his concern for the poor, and above all his acceptance of gods will. An ordinary christian is simply a much better biography. Her brother was formally beatified as blessed pier giorgio frassati by pope john paul ii on 20 may 1990.
He smoked cigars, liked hanging out with friends, loved the outdoorsespecially mountain climbing, he came from a wealthy family, and engaged in political activism. Additionally, i found it a bit preachyproclaiming frassatis qualities rather than illuminating them through his words and actions. This 20 page comic book written by the brigittine monks in amity, or, gives a very accurate sense of pier giorgio from hisbirth to his beatification. He kept a small ledger book containing detailed accounts of his transactions, and while he lay on his death bed, he gave instructions to his sister, asking her to see to the needs of families who depended on his charity. A beguiling and moving biography of pier giorgio frassati, a handsome, athletic and funloving young man from a rich, aristocratic italian family in. Blessed pier giorgio frassati, the man of the beatitudes, was a model of interior freedom and the power of grace in the life of a man willing to surrender what was gods. The book begins where most stories do, with pier giorgios birth. Pier giorgio frassatis life in turin, italy, was a balance of opposites, which drew people to the supernatural. In this book, luciana, pier giorgios sister and best friend, offers an intimate portrait of his life and death. Faith and charity, the true driving forces of his existence, made him active and diligent in the milieu in which he lived, in his family, in the university and society. The process was opened in 1932 and he was beatified on 20 may 1990.
His father, alfredo, was the founder and director of an italian newspaper and a politician. In the ancient capital of the kingdom of italy where the memory of savoy is still alive there are two contrasting forms of enterprise. Frassatis brother was pier giorgio frassati, who died of polio in 1925. Frassati catholic academy the next level in catholic.
Blessed pier giorgio is one of the most inspiring young saints of the 20th century. Alfredo antagonized his children, and adelaide was highstrung and critical. Pier giorgio frassati, this is the one to get or at least to start with. Frassati running club is a community of athletes seeking to grow in holiness, develop excellence in running, and develop friendships rooted in the pursuit of both. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He was born in turin to prominent parents alfredo and adelaide frassati. If you want more info on them, feel free to ask me. It is a recounting of the last week o f pier giorgios short life. Tiny saints charm for kids and adults is a fun way to celebrate your catholic faith. 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.
The author took pains to organize key aspects of his life into relevant chapters, but i found the result confusing. So, although it was never his personal motto, verso lalto became representative of pier giorgios earthly life a constant striving to reach the summit of eternal life. Blessed pier giorgio frassati catholic books pauline. You will be inspired by this powerful story of kevin beckers incredible recovery from a coma and lifethreatening brain injuries although it has not yet been vaticanverified as an official. Frassati was called man of eight beatitudes by pope john paul ii, who beatified him on 20 may 1990. Pier giorgio lived his life by a code, an interior decision that in all matters of life, his soul belongs to his creator. Start, or add to, your collection of tiny saints charms with blessed pier giorgio frassati. Promoting the life and example of blessed pier giorgio frassati in the uk. Pier giorgio frassati was a good looking, athletic young man in the early 20th century he climbed mountains. He smoked, pulled pranks, relished extreme sports, and fiercely debated politics into the nightbut he also secretly gave his wealth to the poor and plunged into intense experiences of. Osv catholic bookstore tiny saintsblessed pier giorgio. Blessed pier giorgio frassati the ordinary christian. Pier giorgio frassati by luciana frassati ignatius press, 2001 my brother pier giorgio. Pier giorgio michelangelo frassati was born in turin, italy on april 6, 1901.
Pier giorgio frassati was beatified by pope john paul ii on may 20, 1990. Many of pier giorgios letters and postcards are filled with the humdrum recitation of. A beguiling and moving biography of pier giorgio frassati. 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. Use the links below to purchase them and help me to defray the costs of maintaining this web site.
Pier giorgio frassati 19011925 may not have seemed like your typical saint. She also reveals how misunderstood pier giorgio was by. Frassati gawronska later wrote a first hand account of her brothers life, a man of the beatitudes. The comic book has a typo on the date of pier giorgios beatification but does a great job of conveying what the bigger biographies take hundreds of pages to relate.
Through this, we find and become the light of christ. Frassati is the patron saint of bishop mcguinness high school in oklahoma, where frassatis family blessed the school in his spirit. In many ways this book is similar to a man of the beatitudes, covering many of the same themes. Pier giorgio frassatis model of living verso lalto we seek to do everything to the heights. Pier giorgio frassati as a model of freedom word on fire. Taking to heart his words, the higher we go, the better we shall hear the voice of christ, our ministry encourages prayer, study, and lively engagement with others and with the church.
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. Frassati is the patron saint of bishop mcguinness high school in oklahoma, where frassati s family blessed the school in his. His last days by luciana frassati new hope publications 2002. Blessed pier giorgio frassati s feast day is 4 july. 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. In this definitive biography, cristina siccardi situates the appealing figure of young pier giorgio frassati in early 20th century turin, italy. Athletic, handsome, and always good for a laugh, pier giorgio frassati was the charismatic leader of a band of rowdy friends. Ive dished before about why we think pier giorgio frassati is awesome enough to make him the patron saint of our family and name our firstborn after him. Blessed pier giorgio frassati quotes to the heights. Because of pier giorgios sudden death one month later, it turned out to be his last climb. Blessed pier giorgio frassati, turin, italy, 1922 19011925 the life of the man in imitation of christ. Dig deeper than the biographical facts and discover dig deeper than the biographical facts and discover the heart of a charismatic young man whose soul blazes brightly and uniquely among the host of heaven. There is also a very well done comic boo k called pier giorgio frassati.
Blessed pier giorgio frassati catholic kids books and. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Blessed pier giorgio frassatis feast day is 4 july. A new school in the archdiocese of denver, located in thornton, co, opening fall 2017. Pier giorgio frassati book detail midpoint book sales. Athletic, handsome, and always up for a laugh, pier g. Dig deeper than the biographical facts and discover the heart of a charismatic young man whose soul blazes brightly and uniquely among the host of heaven. Frassati members commit to imitating the life of blessed pier giorgio frassati. A hero for our times, and it is published by ignatius press. Discover book depositorys huge selection of luciana frassati books online. Athletic, handsome, and always up for a laugh, pier giorgio frassati was the charismatic leader of a band of rowdy friends.
Without a doubt, the quickest read and one that will bring tears to your eyes is the book by luciana frassati called my brother pier giorgio. Add the charm to a paracord necklace or clip on backpacks, lunch boxes, purses, key chains or attach them to a confirmation or communion gift, or the rosary and create a personalized look with saints and mary. It is full color and printed on a heavier stock of paper so it shouldnt tear easily. This book gives a brief biography, and then is a collection of his letters that give us a picture of this unusual person. From the heart of his sister, we receive this gripping firsthand testimony of pier giorgios last week on earth. What i enjoyed was the intense love for god and our blessed mother that bl. The remarkable life of blessed pier frassati for young adults. Pier giorgio frassati comic book brigittine monks casa. This little book of prayers contains a short biography of blessed pier giorgio frassati, a novena, litany and various other prayers. I promised to give my two cents on the books available about pier giorgio, so i will attempt it here. Pier giorgio frassati was born on april 6, 1901, in turin, italy.