Jul 4 - “St. Pier Giorgio Frassati” © artwork by Julie Lonneman. Happy Feast Day St. Pier!
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"Certainly, at a superficial glance, Frassati's lifestyle, that of a modern young man who was full of life, does not present anything out of the ordinary. This, however, is the originality of his virtue, which invites us to reflect upon it and impels us to imitate it. In him faith and daily events are harmoniously fused, so that adherence to the Gospel is translated into loving care for the poor and the needy in a continual crescendo until the very last days of the sickness which led to his death. His love for beauty and art, his passion for sports and mountains, his attention to society's problems did not inhibit his constant relationship with the Absolute. Entirely immersed in the mystery of God and totally dedicated to the constant service of his neighbor: thus we can sum up his earthly life!"
—Saint John Paul II
Pier Giorgio Frassati died of polio at the age of 24. He contracted the disease by his frequent visits to the poor and ill to care for them. Thousands attended his funeral. His wealthy and influential family was surprised at the number of needy people present; Pier had never told them of his activities on behalf of the poor. The poor, in turn, were amazed to learn of their unassuming friend's aristocratic origins.
1901-1925.
His feast day is July 4.