Luciana Frassati GawronskaAfter a long and accomplished life of 105 years, Luciana Frassati, the sister of Blessed Pier Giorgio, died at her home in Pollone, Italy on Sunday, October 7, 2007, at about 7 a.m. The funeral was held in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin on Tuesday morning. Luciana was the main driving force behind her brother's cause for sainthood. Through her many books, the world has come to know and admire the wonderful example set by Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Let us all remember her in our prayers. (Her obituary can be found, in Italian, at: http://www.repubblica.it/2007/10/sezioni/cronaca/luciana-frassati/luciana-frassati/luciana-frassati.html)
O Gentlest heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatoryhave mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant, Luciana Frassati. Be not severe in Thy judgment but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames, and do Thou O merciful Saviour send the angels to conduct her to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, And let perpetual Light shine upon her.May her soulAnd the souls of all the faithful departed Through the mercy of God Rest in peace. Amen.
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