An Eye On Eternity: The Life and Death of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Catholic, Catholicism
Cover of the book An Eye On Eternity: The Life and Death of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati by Elaine Woodfield, Elaine Woodfield
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
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.

Scroll up and click the buy button now and have it today.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Catholicism

Cover of the book If Aristotle’s Kid Had an iPod by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Catholic and Ecumenical by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book La joie de l'Évangile by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Lord, I Hurt!: The Grace of Forgiveness and the Road to Healing by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book The Paraclete by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Il castello interiore by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Bioethics, Law, and Human Life Issues by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book A Great Cloud of Witnesses: The Catholic Church's Experience in the Holy Land by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Abandonment to Divine Providence by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Natività di Maria e Gesù by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book La messe expliquée pour tous by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Letters to a Roman Catholic Priest by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Our Lady of Ocotlan by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book The Blessed Virgin Mary by Elaine Woodfield
Cover of the book Evangelizar by Elaine Woodfield
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy