Try to enter the narrow way...

Abba Matoes said that three old men went to Abba Paphnutius, who was called Cephalus, to ask a word from him. The old man said to them, 'What do you want me to say to you? A spiritual word, or a bodily word?' They said, 'A spiritual word.' The old man said to them, 'Go, and choose trials rather than stillness, shame rather than glory, and to give rather than to receive.' - Abba Matoes

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Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Happy Birthday Blessed Pier Giorgio!


Forever young.
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If Frassati was still living on earth he would be 109 years old.
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Pray for us Blessed Pier Giorgio that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.  Amen.
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Links:
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A short biography.
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Frassati USA
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Photo:  Pier Giorgio is wearing the party hat.

4 comments:

Nan said...

The thing I love about this guy is that he always looks so joyful.

nazareth priest said...

Pier Giorgio is a true example for the youth of our day.
His authentic living of his Faith, his humanness, his love for the poor (dying of polio, contracted while caring for the indigent) and the way he lived his true convictions, despite his parents' objection is a powerful witness for us all.
Pier Giorgio, pray for us, especially in this dark moment of the Church, that we may be faithful to Christ and His Church. Amen.

3puddytats said...

Wow!! Look at all the wine!! Now THAT'S a PARTY!!

Sara

nazareth priest said...

Sara: Its Italian!
They know how to party!