Pier Giorgio Frassati: The Man of the Beatitudes — Incorrupt, Courageous, Totally Relatable

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Episode 93 of Resistance Podcasts: Meet Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925)—the “Man of the Beatitudes” praised by St. John Paul II—whose life reads like it could be today: anti-clericalism, cultural confusion, and the need for joyful, courageous witness. In this conversation, Steve and Christine (Frassati USA, Nashville) unpack how Pier Giorgio combined daily Eucharist, love of Our Lady, fearless charity, and persuasive friendship to bring people back to Christ—without ever being preachy. You’ll hear how to pronounce his name (hint: it’s Pier Giorgio—first name!), why he chose Savonarola as his Dominican name, how he defended priests during fascist street hostilities, his legendary all-night adoration, and the powerful story of his incorrupt body. We also cover the status of his canonization cause, his famous lines on faith, country, and truth, and why his July 4 feast is a gift to America. What you’ll learn The right way to say “Pier Giorgio Frassati” (and why it matters) His two pillars: the Eucharist and Our Lady Frassati’s three apostolates: good example, persuasion, charity How he evangelized friends gently (and effectively) Why he’s called “Man of the Beatitudes” The facts around his incorruptibility and cause for canonization 0:00 Intro 0:51 Christine & Frassati USA — setting the stage 1:24 How to say his name: Why it’s Pier Giorgio, not “Pierre” 3:22 Born in 1901: Why he feels like a 2001 kid 4:48 Anti-clericalism, rising fascism, and Church attacks 5:26 Courage: defending priests and processions 7:14 Zeal & Dominican spirit — taking the name Savonarola 11:05 Catholic Action, adoration nights & student outreach 12:07 “Man of the Beatitudes”: the Wojtyła/JP2 connection 15:06 Two pillars: Eucharist & Our Lady (daily Communion at 12) 19:03 Family faith context & winning permission for daily Communion 22:05 Lesser-known family truths & sense of humor 24:20 Nicknames, “terror wing,” and joyful holiness 25:59 Grades vs. giving his life to the poor 28:27 Frassati’s three apostolates—persuasion comes first 31:11 Gentle evangelization that actually works 33:35 When he apologized—humility in public life 34:08 Health, fearlessness, and dying from a contagious illness 35:00 Why his sister Luciana wrote so much (clearing his name) 37:30 Cause history & documentation 39:37 Why lay saints are slower to be canonized 41:07 Why we need Frassati now 41:40 Joy + backbone: playful and unafraid 42:44 “To live without faith…is not living, but existing.” 43:15 Feast day on July 4 (and why that matters) 44:51 Rumors vs. reality: opening the coffin in 1981 (incorrupt) 46:06 Where to learn more & get books 47:00 Frassati groups & charism today 49:24 JP2: “Holiness is possible for everyone.” 49:56 Closing For books, prayers, write ups & more on Bl Pier Girogio Frassati please visit https://frassatiusa.org/ #PierGiorgioFrassati #Frassati #ManOfTheBeatitudes #CatholicSaints #Eucharist #Adoration #OurLady #Dominicans #CatholicAction #Holiness #IncorruptSaint #JohnPaulII #YoungAdultMinistry #WorksOfMercy #CatholicPodcast 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c ▶️ 5. UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium ▶️ 6. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 7. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 8. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 9. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶️ 10. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758

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• Bible Study
• Victory Over Fear