The Word Among Us

September 2007 Issue

All for Jesus!

Pier Giorgio Frassati's approach to "ordinary" Christianity.

By: Bert Ghezzi

What kind of person comes to mind when you think of the qualities that Jesus highlighted in the Beatitudes? "Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . they who mourn . . . the meek . . . the clean of heart . . ." (see Matthew 5:3-11).

Perhaps not many people would come up with a description that fits Pier Giorgio Frassati—wealthy, fun-loving, and handsome. But when...

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