Paperback: Carlo Acutis may have only been 15 when he died, but already he had learned how to live for Jesus.
In this biography first published in 2021, discover the life of the computer geek who became the first millennial to be beatified by the Catholic Church.
Throughout his life, Blessed Carlo Acutis used five simple practices to increase in holiness - practices which every Catholic can imitate in their own lives today.
Unpack how this young man learned to live for God in this biography, which also features colour photos of Carlo and a selection of his most inspiring quotes.
"We make a choice in life: God or nothing. Blessed Carlo Acutis chose God - “Not I, but God” - in five simple practices. The Mass, Adoration, Confession and spiritual guidance, befriending the Blessed Mother and the saints, and charity. These daily “appointments” led Carlo to a life of intimacy with Jesus and love for neighbour that makes him today the first millennial Blessed. You can I can be saints by making our own Carlo's "five steps," which Monsignor Figueiredo expounds through his simple presentation of Blessed Carlo's captivating witness that shows it is achievable with desire and God's grace. I challenge you to read this booklet with the desire to be a saint. Share it with others, especially the young, in your homes, parishes, schools, universities, and along whatever path you tread. You will grow in love of God and neighbour, live life close to God, and meet Jesus, who awaits us, in this life and the next, as our most faithful friend." - Robert Cardinal Sarah, Prefect, Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
About the author: After assignments in the Vatican Curia, as Spiritual Director in various seminaries, and as a commentator for media networks, Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo is fulfilling a lifelong dream of immersing himself in the lives of the saints. In the Diocese of Assisi, where he is currently serving, he has followed the life of the first millennial Blessed, Carlo Acutis, whose witness, normal and holy, has inspired countless numbers of people from throughout the world and all walks of life to want to know this young saint of our times and follow his simple roadmap to holiness.
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