30/11/2025
As we prepare for our National Jubilee, we will begin our Novena to St. Carlo, seeking his intercession over the next nine days. We will post each day's prayer at 6 p.m.
Join us in praying for St. Carlo Acutis' intercession!
Introduction
Carlo Acutis died in 2006 at the age of 15, but not before making a profound impact on his community and on the world. This young man’s intense love for Christ in the Eucharist and for our Blessed Mother inspired everyone who knew him.
Though his life was short, Carlo’s message will live on indefinitely. We hope that, through praying this novena and learning about his life, you will grow closer to God and renew your love for the body of Christ.
About St. Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis was born in London, but raised in Milan. He had a great love for Jesus and Mary from a young age. His mother remembers that, at age four, he would pick flowers to present to a statue of Mary. He would also kiss Jesus on the crucifix.
As Carlo grew, so did his devotion. He received his First Communion at the age of seven, and from that time on he said the Rosary every day and went to daily Mass.
Carlo was extremely bright and eventually found his passion in computer programming. Using books his mother bought him, he taught himself how to program. He combined this love with his love of Christ in the Eucharist. This inspired him to create a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles around the world.
“The Eucharist is my highway to heaven,” Carlo said. He rightly understood that the Eucharist transforms lives and gives a foretaste of heaven.
When not programming, Carlo was a normal kid having fun with his friends. But he was always encouraging them to do the right thing, to speak kindly, and to help others. He and his mother would volunteer with the homeless, taking them blankets and food, and he would encourage his friends to join them. In addition, Carlo taught catechism classes at his church and loved being part of the faith formation of young children.
Carlo went to confession regularly and kept a journal of his behaviors, noting what he could do better.
