"Pier Giorgio is proof that it is also possible to be holy while living entirely with the world, having fun with friends, drinking a glass of wine, going to theater, at school … his living with the world, enjoying the beauties of the world; but that didn’t lessen the spiritual part of his life — on the contrary.And he had the exact same problems and concerns as so many young people today. He used to have difficulties with exams, which weighed down on him a lot. This is why many students identify themselves with him. He also had problems with his parents, who didn’t get along and who were about to separate. He also secretly loved a young woman that he decided to let go. His joyful faith and his freedom are also a great source of inspiration for youth. Pier Giorgio instilled the idea that faith is not something that limits you; on the contrary, it frees you; it gives you wings. He used to have an incredible freedom in his opinions, choices — in everything. He believed that freedom is the greatest gift that God gave to his creatures."
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Wanda Gawronska, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Is First Modern Lay Saint, According to Niece (July 4, 2019)
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Pier Giorgio Frassati
Pier Giorgio Frassati (6 April 1901–4 July 1925) was an Italian Roman Catholic social activist and a member from the Third Order of Saint Dominic.
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