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How blessed are the poor in spirit: the kingdom of Heaven is theirs.(Matthew 5:3)
Be merry, really merry. The life of a true Christian should be a perpetual jubilee, a prelude to the festivals of eternity.—St. Théophane Vénard (1829–1861)
Pier Giorgio Frassati has become the hero of contemporary young Catholics because they see themselves in him. They recognize that he held himself to a high Christian ideal while pursuing the same pleasures that they enjoy. They gravitate to this handsome and charming saint who organized mountain-climbing expeditions and parties for his friends—and who, at the same time, delighted in reciting the poetry of Dante, praying the rosary in his booming voice, and spending a night in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Pope John Paul II and Pier Giorgio’s biographers celebrate him as a man of the Beatitudes. That he was poor in spirit and pure of heart was obvious to all, but he manifested…
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Does anyone know how to send this article to Sarah Palin? I was reading the news regarding her announcement that she is leaving her office as Governor of Alaska in order to pursue a higher calling. Though the news media presents her decision with a derisive tone, I am hopeful that she plans to follow the example of Pier Giorgio and hope this article will provide her with courage.
Wishing you God’s abundant grace and blessings,
Johnnie