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by Père Charles Desjobert (Author)
Pier Giorgio is one of those fiery, passionate souls who keeps his eyes fixed firmly on the prize. His life is a testament to the truth that holiness is not just for the saints of the past, but for each one of us. Despite his family's lack of understanding, he amazed everyone not just with his selfless generosity and humility, but with his infectious joy and boundless energy. At the tender age of twenty-four, just as he was about to finish his studies in engineering, Pier Giorgio contracted polio and passed away suddenly on July 4, 1925. This book will introduce you to the life of this remarkable young man, through his writings and the pivotal moments that defined his life of service.
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This book will introduce you to the life of this remarkable young man, through his writings and the pivotal moments that defined his life of service--moments that earned him the title "the man of the eight beatitudes," as Pope St. John Paul II fondly called him. Canonized in 2025, Pier Giorgio is now the patron saint of sportspeople, inspiring all of us to live with a heart set on selfless love and service
Author Biography
Fr. Charles Desjobert, a Dominican Friar and qualified architect, lives at the Priory of St. Mary of La Tourette near Lyon, France. He teaches sacred architecture at the École de Chaillot in Paris and is the French editor of Pier Giorgio Frassati's letters.
