Listen as Bishop Robert Barron talks about how he was first introduced to the story of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Pier Giorgio loved the poor and was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
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July 4: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
In celebration of the feast day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4, take some quiet time to pray a special...
Relics of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
During World Youth Day, the coffin with the body of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati will be exhibited in the monastery of...
Celebrating Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: July 4
Pier Giorgio Frassati, the son of a prestigious politician and newspaper man, was wealthy enough to do anything he wanted, but he chose the narrow path. He loved the poor, was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and is a model for young people everywhere....
July 4: Feast of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
July 4: Feast of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati again and again made the choice to devote his life to the poor and indigent despite his aristocratic upbringing. In 1918 Pier Giorgio joined the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. By that time, he...
Claim of Blessed Frassati miracle
Kevin Becker claims a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Frassati of the SVDP.
“Inspired to the heights!” Impact of Bl. Frassati
He was only 24 when he died yet what an impact this handsome pipe smoking, mountain-climbing Vincentian had. The latest illustration comes from Olivia and her post Why We Love Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati Enough to Name Our Kid and This Blog in His Honor
Is the Catholic Church a proponent of social justice?
Is the Catholic Church a proponent of social justice? Yes, according Fr.Barron (Word on Fire) who reflects on Bl. Georgio Frassati and Social Justice in this week’s readings.
Love is more than welfare service
Vincentian missioner found his life in a landfill in a Madagascar and has given life to thousands. Fr. Pedro is keen to stress one thing: “I have always said this to them: I love you too much to simply act as a welfare service.
Pier Georgio Frassati in 14 stations
VinFormation is happy to announce a new presentation “Pier Georgio Frassati in 14 stations” to its collection of resource for this contemporary model for youth. Many will recall that he was chosen as one of the patrons of WYD in Rio de Janier
Bl Giorgio Frassati of the Vincent dePaul Society
April 6 marks the birthday of of a boldly courageous member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society whom Pope John Paul II beatified in 1990: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. The website Salt and Light reproduces the homily of Fr. Thomas Rosica on the occasion of World Youth...
Was Pier Giorgio active in the St. Vincent de Paul Society?
Was Pier Giorgio active in the St. Vincent de Paul Society? Pier Giorgio belonged to so many Catholic organizations and clubs that it was impossible for him to attend meetings for all of them. But his affiliation with the Conference of St. Vincent de Paul was very...