Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, an Italian saint whose life seemed to be lived in total celebration of his love for God.
Although Frassati died at the young age of 24 in 1925, the thoughts and passions he so readily shared with others seem just as relatable nearly a century later. Here are some inspiring quotes that are relevant all the time:
“In a world gone astray from God, there is no peace, but it also lacks charity, which is true and perfect love.”
“Modern society is drowning in the sorrows of human passions and it is distancing itself from every ideal of love and peace. Catholics, we and you, must bring the breath of goodness that can only spring from faith in Christ.”
“There is no need to pay attention to gossip, much less get ill by giving in to those who perhaps have never known what truth is.”
“A Catholic cannot help but be happy; sadness should be banished from their souls. Suffering is not sadness, which is the worst disease. This disease is almost always caused by atheism, but the end for which we are created guides us along life’s pathway, which may be strewn with thorns but is not sad. It is happy even through suffering.”
“What wealth it is to be in good health, as we are! We have the duty of putting our health at the service of those who do not have it.”
‘When you are totally consumed by the Eucharistic fire, then you will be able more consciously to thank God, who has called you to become part of His family.”