Pier Giorgio Frassati : A Hero for Our Times

Pier Giorgio Frassati : A Hero for Our TimesIn 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.

As they have done for the faith of so many

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is

each of the daily readings is followed by a short

whether for personal prayer

and stigmata she received

How did she come to “lay down her arms” in surrender to Christ and then

and as close as the next Mass you attend

Faustina to not only reveal the heart of Divine Mercy

Between times they cared for souls dying of smallpox

and full-color inserts of the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross

The colorful illustrations throughout will capture their attention as simple language tells the stories of these special friends of God

Are you selfish