Beyond the Mountain Climber: Pier Giorgio Frassati
04/08/25 • 39 min
Christine Wohar takes us deep into the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati as we anticipate his long-awaited canonization this summer during the Jubilee Year of Hope. As Executive Director of Frassati USA, Christine shares the fascinating story of how this young Italian man who died at just 24 years old continues to captivate Catholics worldwide with his remarkable ordinariness.
Born into a prominent family, Pier Giorgio's upbringing wasn't overtly religious. Yet despite living through World War I, the Spanish flu pandemic, and the rise of fascism under Mussolini, he developed extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist and service to the poor that ultimately led thousands to flood the streets at his funeral in 1925.
What makes Frassati particularly compelling is his relatability. He wasn't academically exceptional, faced family conflicts, and experienced relationship disappointments – yet chose holiness daily through faithful Mass attendance, acts of charity, and joyful friendship. His canonization miracle, involving the healing of a torn Achilles tendon, perfectly reflects this same accessibility – a reminder that God and his saints care about our everyday struggles, not just life-and-death situations.
Christine also shares personal stories of meeting Frassati's family, including his sister who lived to 105 years old, and reveals delightful behind-the-scenes details like the amusing story behind his beatification banner at St. Peter's. As we prepare to celebrate Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, discover why he's precisely the saint we need today – showing us that holiness begins with Monday mornings and ordinary moments, offering hope that amid our own everyday struggles, we too can become saints.
Join us for Pier Giorgio Frassati's canonization celebration this summer! Whether you want to take a group or you're just an individual looking for a trip, Verso Ministries can make that dream a reality. Visit versoministries.com/Jubilee for all our Jubilee dates and for more information.
For more on Pier Giorgio, check out:
A Man of the Beatitudes by Luciana Frassati
Finding Frassati: And Following His Path to Holiness by Christine Wohar
Christine Wohar takes us deep into the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati as we anticipate his long-awaited canonization this summer during the Jubilee Year of Hope. As Executive Director of Frassati USA, Christine shares the fascinating story of how this young Italian man who died at just 24 years old continues to captivate Catholics worldwide with his remarkable ordinariness.
Born into a prominent family, Pier Giorgio's upbringing wasn't overtly religious. Yet despite living through World War I, the Spanish flu pandemic, and the rise of fascism under Mussolini, he developed extraordinary devotion to the Eucharist and service to the poor that ultimately led thousands to flood the streets at his funeral in 1925.
What makes Frassati particularly compelling is his relatability. He wasn't academically exceptional, faced family conflicts, and experienced relationship disappointments – yet chose holiness daily through faithful Mass attendance, acts of charity, and joyful friendship. His canonization miracle, involving the healing of a torn Achilles tendon, perfectly reflects this same accessibility – a reminder that God and his saints care about our everyday struggles, not just life-and-death situations.
Christine also shares personal stories of meeting Frassati's family, including his sister who lived to 105 years old, and reveals delightful behind-the-scenes details like the amusing story behind his beatification banner at St. Peter's. As we prepare to celebrate Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, discover why he's precisely the saint we need today – showing us that holiness begins with Monday mornings and ordinary moments, offering hope that amid our own everyday struggles, we too can become saints.
Join us for Pier Giorgio Frassati's canonization celebration this summer! Whether you want to take a group or you're just an individual looking for a trip, Verso Ministries can make that dream a reality. Visit versoministries.com/Jubilee for all our Jubilee dates and for more information.
For more on Pier Giorgio, check out:
A Man of the Beatitudes by Luciana Frassati
Finding Frassati: And Following His Path to Holiness by Christine Wohar
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