{"product_id":"pier-giorgio-frassati-to-the-heights","title":"Pier Giorgio Frassati: To the Heights","description":"\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspirational story of a young man’s holy life is a model for all young people to imitate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003eWhen Pier Giorgio Frassati died at the age of 24 on July 4, 1925, people from all walks of life flocked to his family home in Turin, Italy, to pay their respects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003eThe young university student, athlete, and member of the Third Order of Dominicans died of polio contracted while visiting people in need. He radiated a burning charity born of an ardent faith, heroically caring for the sick and the poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003eBeatified in 1990 by Pope John Paul II, who held him up as a model for young people, Pier Giorgio became the patron saint of mountaineers, sportsmen and women, and World Youth Day. His whole life was guided by his motto: “To the Heights.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003eHe was canonized on September 7, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 pages. Hardcover. Ages 9 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51924848443693,"sku":"BK5038","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/9029\/files\/bk5038.png?v=1773869793","url":"https:\/\/thecatholicgiftstore.com\/products\/pier-giorgio-frassati-to-the-heights","provider":"The Catholic Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}