![]() ![]() Blessed James was the Founder of the Paulines and the Daughters of St. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, who committed himself to bring the Gospel to every corner of the globe even to the point of martyrdom.Ĭarlo was inspired by the works of fellow Italian Blessed James Alberione, who was himself also inspired by the Apostle Paul. ![]() Ĭarlo's efforts were that of a true missionary: to reach as many people as possible and to introduce them to the beauty and joy of friendship with Jesus. Such an affable young man, he found friends even in Heaven.Ĭarlo demonstrated an amazing zeal and maturity for missionary work given his age, possibly due to another of his great friends in Heaven. The website even included included a section where one could discover how many friends they had in heaven. He had a keen interest in those who were able to achieve holiness quickly. We have always been expected in Heaven." īlessed Carlo Acutis: A Missionary of New MediaĬarlo created several notable websites, one dedicated to young saints. To quote Carlo: "Our aim has to be the infinite and not the finite. In the family, in the school, in the midst of society, Carlo was a witness to eternity. In a world hardened against the great truths of the Faith, Carlo shook consciences and invited us to look toward Heaven. Our Lady's messages of conversion, penance, and prayer - a ll this was lived concretely in his daily life. He was fascinated by the apparitions in Lourdes and Fatima, and often spoke about Saint Bernadette Soubirous and the Little Shepherds of Fatima. It is impossible to talk about Carlo without mentioning his strong devotion to the Blessed Mother. Those who met the young man were left with an indelible impression that Jesus is, as ever was, the only one who can satisfy the heart of man. Charles also regularly offered up his sacrifices and prayed for the reparation of sins and offenses committed against the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which he felt alive and throbbing in the consecrated Host.Ĭarlo often prayed for the Pope, then John Paul II, and with a degree of passion that astonished his parish priest. To all, he gave his toolkit for sainthood: daily Mass, Communion, Rosary, Scripture, Eucharistic adoration, weekly Confession, and the willingness to give up something for others. Holiness was its true goal, but not just for him alone. He was an expert with computers, he read books on computer engineering and left everyone in awe, but he put his gift at the service of others and used it to help his friends,” Carlos mother said.īlessed Carlo Acutis: The Texture of His Spiritual Life and Devotions “With the intensity of his spiritual life, Carlo fully and generously lived his fifteen years of life, leaving a profound impact on those who knew him. but when we get in front of Jesus in the Eucharist, we become Saints." He spoke thus of Eucharistic Adoration: "If we get in front of the sun, we get sun tans. As an adolescent, he added to his spiritual regimen a Daily Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration. "The Eucharist," he said, "is my highway to Heaven." He also frequently received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Liceo classico was for a time the only path to university-level studies.Ĭarlo thrived in this environment, becoming a young, affectionate and brilliant young man.Įver since boyhood and especially following that First Communion, Carlo's life revolved around a fixed point: daily Mass. The Classical Lyceum is the oldest form of public secondary school in Italy, as well as the most rigorous. He received his secondary education at the hands of the Jesuits at the Leo XIII Classical Lyceum. “As a little boy, especially after his First Communion, he never missed his daily appointment with the Holy Mass and the Rosary, followed by a moment of Eucharistic adoration,” recalls Carlo's mother.īlessed Carlo Acutis: United to the Eucharist from a Young AgeĬarlo first attended school with the Marcelline Sisters. As such, on June 16, 1998, Carlo received the Eucharist in silence of the Bernaga monastery, near Lecco. However, he made a single recommendation: the celebration should take place in a place free from distractions. ![]() ![]() After questioning the precocious boy, Monsignor Pasquale Macchi guaranteed his maturity and level of Christian formation. I followed him."Īt the age of seven and q uite on his own, Charles asked to receive First Holy Communion. So I began my journey of rapprochement with faith. He was so small and so sure. I understood that it was his thing, but that he was also calling me. ![]()
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