Finding Frassati

Author : Christine M. Wohar
Publisher : Ewtn
ISBN 13 : 9781682782491
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finding Frassati written by Christine M. Wohar and published by Ewtn. This book was released on 2021 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His friends called him an explosion of joy. Mountain climbing, music, practical jokes, and political debates were among his many passions. With film-star looks, commonsense intelligence, and amazing athleticism, Pier Giorgio Frassati had every reason to pursue worldly success. He chose to focus on higher goals instead. Identified as "the man of the eight beatitudes" and recognized as one of the most fascinating and relatable saintly examples of the twentieth century, he was devoted to the Eucharist and the Blessed Mother and led a mostly hidden life of charity that ultimately cost him his life at the age of twenty-four. When his body was exhumed in 1981, it was found to be perfectly incorrupt. He was beatified in 1990. All three popes since then have commended this dynamic young Italian's life to the Church - and especially to younger Catholics. Book jacket.

Author : Luciana Frassati
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 9780898708615
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Man of the Beatitudes written by Luciana Frassati and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Inspired as a young man by Pier Georgio, Pope John Paul II recently approved beatification for Pier Georgio.

Author : Cristina Siccardi
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 1621640000
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pier Giorgio Frassati written by Cristina Siccardi and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this definitive biography, Cristina Siccardi situates the appealing figure of young Pier Giorgio Frassati in early 20th century Turin, Italy. In the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Italy where the memory of Savoy is still alive there are two contrasting forms of enterprise: one of older stamp, attentive to the values of patriotism and integrity; the other tending toward ever more acquisitive forms of capitalism. In this environment Pier Giorgio, the young heir of Senator Alfredo Frassati, founder of the newspaper La Stampa, makes his own choice for the social doctrine of the Catholic Church, seeking not so much to solve general problems but to make Christ and the Church more present to those in need. That was the motivation for his assisting in many charitable works of the St. Vincent Society, his support for the Popular Party, and his development of a spirituality of engaged and diligent action. His devotion to friendship and to sports was extraordinary, with a special love for mountain hiking, which was for him both enjoyable exercise and the contemplation of creation, as well as a symbol of his striving for perfection in virtue. Other important aspects that will passionately engage readers of this book include the story of the famous Frassati family, and the marked contrasts among its members--especially the bond of division/union between father and son. Alfredo Frassati, a man of notable accomplishments, will discover, when his widely beloved son dies, a completely new dimension of the world. There follows a spiritual deepening, year after year, which leaves its traces in several letters to Giovanni Battista Montini, the future Pope Paul VI. This book describes an extraordinary itinerary of holiness, but also a key to understanding the history of Italy in the 20th century. Pope John Paul II said about Pier Giorgio on the day of his Beatification (20 May, 1990): "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; they transformed him into a joyful apostle of Christ, a passionate follower of his message and charity. The secret of his apostolic zeal and holiness is found in the ascetical and spiritual journey which he traveled; in prayer, in persevering adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, in his thirst for the Word of God; in the peaceful acceptance of life's difficulties; in chastity lived as a cheerful, uncompromising discipline."

Author : Pier Giorgio Frassati
Publisher : Alba House Society of St. Paul
ISBN 13 : 9780818913051
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Letters to His Friends and Family written by Pier Giorgio Frassati and published by Alba House Society of St. Paul. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David C. Bellusci
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725250950
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pier Giorgio Frassati written by David C. Bellusci and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-27 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pier Giorgio Frassati is situated in the social and political upheaval of early-twentieth-century Italy. The Roman Catholic Church read the warning signs of atheistic Marxism; Mussolini filled Italy’s political vacuum with fascists; and Rome was still Italy’s disputed capital. The biography draws from a synopsis of selected letters and witness accounts, revealing Pier Giorgio’s increasing engagement with the world around him, shaped by his spiritual life. Pier Giorgio belonged to an upper-middle-class family and his parents transmitted fundamental values of truth, courage, and justice. Although he was deeply loved by his parents, they did not share his religious zeal. Pier Giorgio was concerned about helping the poor in the slums of Turin, the needy German students in Berlin, but especially in contributing to world peace. His spiritual maturity was expressed by making sacrifices: his friendship with a young lady offered up, bidding farewell to his best friend leaving for the Air Force, watching his sister depart once married, and his career in mining engineering abandoned. Pier Giorgio stood alone. He remained at home for the good of his parents to ensure peace and unity. He died at twenty-four years old.

Author : Brian Kennelly
Publisher : Tan Books
ISBN 13 : 9781618909794
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book To the Heights: A Novel Based on the Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati written by Brian Kennelly and published by Tan Books. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To live life without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing." - Pier Giorgio Frassati Enter the heart of a passionate young man, who in his brief life reached the heights of adventure, friendship-and sanctity. Born to a wealthy family in Turin at the dawn of the 20th century, Pier Giorgio Frassati was good-looking, popular and athletic. He spent much of his youth climbing the rugged Italian Alps, disappearing into the clouds for days at a time. He was quick with a joke or a prank and enjoyed a good time. It seemed he was blessed with everything a young man could ask for. But he hungered for more. Despite coming from a family of such prestige, Pier Giorgio spent most days in the slums of Turin, visiting the poor and serving the sick. His love for Christ burned within him and brushed off on everyone he came into contact with - from lepers and orphans to college friends and political diplomats. He shared his Faith with kindness and charity, and defended it passionately against the evils of Fascism, even coming to blows with Mussolini's thugs on numerous occasions. Pier Giorgio touched the lives of thousands, yet his high-society parents remained unmoved by the life he led as they frowned upon his religious practices and charitable work. Reaching them would be his last challenge, his final mountain to climb. To the Heights is an unforgettable novel about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. 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.

Author : Ira Stone
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1620328755
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Responsible Life written by Ira Stone and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Love your neighbor" is the central obligation of Jewish life. Mussar, a late nineteenth-century Jewish renewal movement, focused on this precept as a means of self-improvement and spiritual growth. Through the practical applications of Mussar, one can learn how to awaken to a spirituality that is compassionate, moral, and generous. In this book, Rabbi Ira Stone provides a contemporary theological framework for understanding Mussar and describes how participation in a Mussar group can offer support and guidance for this powerful spiritual practice.

Author : Michel Remery
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN 13 : 1681926830
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Online with Saints written by Michel Remery and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine you could meet a saint. Whom would you choose? Online with Saints invites you to virtually encounter more than one hundred saints from around the world. Women and men, carpenters and scholars, mothers and popes, princes and paupers. This book is filled with the stories of real people who strived for holiness in their everyday lives. Their stories are linked to modern questions, and together with these saints you can find the answers. The accompanying free app Online with Saints contains social media profiles for 100-plus saints, with fascinating biographical facts, quotes, prayers, and captivating evidence of their personal faith and love of God and neighbor. The app provides an augmented reality encounter. Use your phone to scan the image of a saint in the book, then watch the saint tell his or her story. Every saint has a unique story to tell about his or her journey to heaven. Each found his or her vocation in life in a different way. Their lives remind us that God has a plan for each and every one of us. If we are prepared to follow his will, he will make saints of us, too.

Author : Diane Moczar
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 1933184159
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ten Dates Every Catholic Should Know written by Diane Moczar and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten Dates Every Catholic Should Know shows that since the first days of Christianity God has intervened and given strength to those who were faithful to Him.

Author : Catholic Church. Congregatio de Cultu Divino et Disciplina Sacramentorum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781784690526
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Homiletic Directory written by Catholic Church. Congregatio de Cultu Divino et Disciplina Sacramentorum and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: