Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Part I

“Verso L’Alto!”

Today, we will hear our first episode about the life of someone still on their way to sainthood! And as it so happens, this Blessed will become a Saint next year! His seemingly simple story of holy friendship, generosity and zeal for Christ has spread throughout the world and he is known and loved by many of you, our listeners. So, come listen to Luciana tell the story of her brother, the explosion of joy himself: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Part II

“You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as faith gives me strength I will always be joyful!” 

In some ways, Pier Giorgio lived a simple and ordinary life - but he lived it with the strength, charity and heroism of a saint. And that is what made all the difference. Tune in today to hear the rest of the story of the man who is calling us all to the heights!

Parental Guidance: True to the story of Pier Giorgio, there is a part of the story where he fights of the fascists when they invade his home Minute mark::