Today was the Beatification Mass in Assisi, Italy, for Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old who died in 2006 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. Read this beautiful article on his life and death.
In his life, he was devoted to the Virgin Mary through the Holy Rosary, praying it each day, and he had a special dedication to the Holy Eucharist. He created a website of Eucharistic miracles and went on pilgrimages.
He told people that "the more often we receive the Eucharist, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on this earth we will have a foretaste of heaven."
Carlo is a model for the young faithful. He practiced self-control in many ways and used his free time to help others.
Carlo already has had many miracles attributed to his intercession. He is a powerful intercessor for us. Pray to him for healing, hope, faith and charity. His feast day is October 12.
Official prayer asking for the Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, from his cause's website.
O Father, who has given us the ardent testimony, of the young Blessed Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and the strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my faith, nurture my hope, strengthen my charity, in the image of young Carlo who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You. Grant me the grace that I need...
I trust in You, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Blessed Carlo Acutis. Amen
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
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