A Life Written By Grace
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In this episode of Catholic Talks, we reflect on the remarkable faith of Blessed Carlo Acutis — a modern teenager who used technology to share the timeless truth of the Gospel.
Though raised in a wealthy Italian family, Carlo lived with striking simplicity. He used his computer skills to build a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles around the world — long before social media made evangelization easy. Despite his privileged upbringing, he chose humility, prayer, and service as his path to holiness.
This episode invites listeners to see how holiness is possible in everyday life, even in a digital world full of distractions. Through Carlo’s story, we’re reminded that sanctity isn’t about status or success — it’s about love, faith, and offering your gifts for God’s glory.
⚠️ Disclaimer & Verified Facts about Blessed Carlo Acutis
This episode is based on verified information from the Vatican and the official biography of Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991–2006):
- Born May 3, 1991, in London, England, and raised in Milan, Italy.
- Came from a wealthy, culturally Catholic family, though his parents were not deeply religious at first.
- Had a deep devotion to the Eucharist and Our Lady, attending daily Mass from age 7.
- Used his tech skills to create an online exhibition of Eucharistic miracles.
- Died of leukemia on October 12, 2006, at age 15.
- Beatified by Pope Francis on October 10, 2020, in Assisi.
- Remembered as a model for young people who live faith authentically in the digital age.
All details are drawn from official Vatican communications and the postulation of Carlo Acutis’s cause for canonization.
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