13 Faith Impact – Pier Giorgio Frassati

In this episode we discuss the impact faith can have in a person’s life, and in the life of the whole Church. I invite a guest, Matthew Zahn, to talk about the life of Pier Giorgio Frassati, his virtues and some aspects of his spiritual life.

Born in Turin, Italy on April 6, 1901, Pier Giorgio had a great faith from his youth. Two main pillars of his spiritual life were a great devotion to the Holy Eucharist, and a great love and veneration for the Blessed Virgin Mary. He wanted to devote his life to bring Christ to those around him, particularly the poor. While he came from a wealthy family, Pier Giorgio lived a simple life, with great detachment (spiritual poverty) and whatever he could, he gave it to the poor.

He loved the outdoors, particularly, mountain climbing, and would invite his friends first to go on outings, and then to pray in church.

At the age of 24, just before his planned graduation from college, he contracted poliomyelitis, and died soon after, on July 4, 1925.

We also talk about two miracles performed through his intercession.

Recommended BOOKS on Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati:

- A Man of the Beatitudes: Pier Giorgio Frassati, Luciana Frassati, Ignatius Press, 2001. link: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Beatitudes-Pier-Giorgio-Frassati/dp/0898708613

- Letters to His Friends and Family, Pier Giorgio Frassati, Alba House, 2009. link: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Friends-Family-Giorgio-Frassati/dp/0818913053

- The Soul of Pier Giorgio Frassati, Robert Claude, Spiritual Books Assocation, Inc. (New York)

- YouTube video on the amazing cure of Kevin Baker: (4) GIORGIO: A Modern-Day Miracle Story - YouTube

 

Prayer to request a grace through the intercession of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

"O merciful God,
Who through the perils of the world
deigned to preserve by Your grace
Your servant Pier Giorgio Frassati
pure of heart and ardent of charity,
listen, we ask You, to our prayers and,
if it is in Your designs that he be glorified by the Church,
show us Your will,
granting us the graces we ask of You,
through his intercession,
by the merits of Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen."
(IMPRIMATUR, 1932 +Maurilio Cardinal Fossati, Archbishop of Turin)

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Recorded at the Miles Christi Family Center, South Lyon, Michigan