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To the Heights | The Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
To the Heights | The Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Brian Kennelly
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- Biographical portrait of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
- Explores faith, service to the poor, and courage in public life
- Set against the social and political backdrop of early 20th-century Italy
- Highlights holiness lived through friendship, adventure, and charity
- Suitable for readers seeking inspiration from a modern Catholic role model
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To the Heights invites readers into the vibrant and faith-filled life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young man whose love for Christ shaped every aspect of his adventurous and outwardly joyful life. Set in early 20th-century Italy, the book traces Pier Giorgio’s journey from the privileges of a wealthy family in Turin to a life poured out in service, conviction, and quiet holiness.
Athletic, sociable, and drawn to the rugged beauty of the Italian Alps, Pier Giorgio embraced life with enthusiasm. Yet beneath his youthful energy was a deep spiritual longing that led him to daily prayer, devotion to the Eucharist, and tireless service to the poor and sick living on the margins of society. His faith was not hidden; it was lived boldly, whether among friends, in political circles, or in his courageous opposition to the rise of Fascism.
More than a simple biography, this book reveals the interior life of a young man striving to follow Christ fully, even while facing misunderstanding and a lack of approval within his own family. It presents a compelling portrait of sanctity lived in ordinary circumstances, marked by joy, integrity, and generosity.
An inspiring and accessible account of a modern saint whose witness continues to speak powerfully to young people and seekers today.
Pages: 280
Publisher: TAN Books
Publication Date: June 2014
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