An Eye On Eternity: The Life and Death of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Catholic, Catholicism
| Author: | Elaine Woodfield | ISBN: | 9781301504732 |
| Publisher: | Elaine Woodfield | Publication: | March 6, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Elaine Woodfield |
| ISBN: | 9781301504732 |
| Publisher: | Elaine Woodfield |
| Publication: | March 6, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Who was Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati? He was born in Turin, Italy in 1901. Although his family was wealthy, he befriended the poor and defenseless, the sick and the marginalized. Pier Giorgio prayed the Rosary and attended Mass every day. From this daily contact with God he derived the strength to serve others. He studied mining engineering, and had countless friends both young and old. He excelled at mountain climbing, was active in many student groups, and stood against the Fascists. When he died unexpectedly at the age of 24 the poor people he served thronged the streets of Turin to pay their last respects to him.
Learn more about: The Life and Death of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati in An Eye on Eternity
Why read a biography of a saint? A saint is an ordinary person with an extraordinary love of God and neighbor, who now is happy to behold the Face of God in Heaven. We all need the inspiration of good example. Saints inspire us to live a more selfless life, relying on the merits of Christ Jesus in order to become more like Him. Saints likewise inspire us to go to greater lengths to love God and our neighbor. Just knowing about them helps us draw closer to Christ.
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Who was Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati? He was born in Turin, Italy in 1901. Although his family was wealthy, he befriended the poor and defenseless, the sick and the marginalized. Pier Giorgio prayed the Rosary and attended Mass every day. From this daily contact with God he derived the strength to serve others. He studied mining engineering, and had countless friends both young and old. He excelled at mountain climbing, was active in many student groups, and stood against the Fascists. When he died unexpectedly at the age of 24 the poor people he served thronged the streets of Turin to pay their last respects to him.
Learn more about: The Life and Death of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati in An Eye on Eternity
Why read a biography of a saint? A saint is an ordinary person with an extraordinary love of God and neighbor, who now is happy to behold the Face of God in Heaven. We all need the inspiration of good example. Saints inspire us to live a more selfless life, relying on the merits of Christ Jesus in order to become more like Him. Saints likewise inspire us to go to greater lengths to love God and our neighbor. Just knowing about them helps us draw closer to Christ.
Scroll up and click the buy button now and have it today.
