Pier Giorgio Frassati Minibook

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is a 28-page printed staple bound minibook by Bob and Penny Lord, published by Journeys of Faith. It offers a concise Catholic biography grounded in on-site research from Turin, Pollone, and the Shrine of Oropa, making it a practical resource for personal devotion, youth ministry, and saint study.

• 28 printed pages in an easy-to-carry minibook format
• Written by Catholic authors Bob and Penny Lord
• Based on visits to key locations in Frassati’s life in Italy
• Includes context on his baptism, First Holy Communion, death, burial, and Beatification
• Useful for confirmation saint research, prayer groups, and Catholic classroom discussion

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is one of the most important saints for the Church today, especially as co-patron of Italian youth and a strong role model for young Catholics. Bob and Penny traveled to the places connected to his life, including his home in Turin, the house where he was born, the church where he was baptized and received First Holy Communion, and the church from which he was buried.

They also visited Pollone and the room where he died after being brought there from Turin. The authors met his niece, Wanda, who shared details about his life. They visited the Shrine of Oropa, where his body was laid out after World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, and they discuss his Beatification in St. Peter's Square.

Compared to a general saint summary, this minibook brings together travel-based research, family insight, and Catholic historical context in a brief format that is easy to read and share. Pier Giorgio opposed violence, yet he was prepared to defend Christ with courage and conviction. His words, Verso l'alto, Upward!, continue to inspire readers seeking holiness in daily life, service to the poor, and steadfast Catholic faith.