As one of nine in our office, we pray each day for the blessing of Pier Giorgio and also for the blessing of his canonization. He has been a long time friend of mine as I met him a number of years ago in search for a role model to inspire my students.
His life and witness to the primacy of a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ that leads one to LIVE JOYFULLY the Gospel in the everyday circumstances of life met with broad appeal.
I encourage persons of all ages to follow his example of prayer, of "hidden" good works in the natural flow of one's day-to-day life and the circumstances that arise.
May God continue to be praised by each of us who write on behalf of his influence.
Thank you for considering Pier Giorgio to be numbered among the saints.
Praised be Jesus Christ!
Sister Mary Davyd Deerwester, O.P.