First Millennial Saint: 15-Year-Old 'God's Influencer' Carlo Acutis!

Hello! 😇 Today, I've brought some truly exciting and touching news.

I was genuinely captivated when I first heard about these stories. Wouldn't you agree?

Let's dive into the fascinating tale of a boy who passed away at just 15,

yet is set to become the 'first millennial saint'.

The First Millennial Saint, 'God's Influencer' Carlo Acutis

News that has captivated the world was announced in October 2024 from the Vatican. 😲

It was the official declaration that Pope Francis himself had approved the final steps

for the canonization of Carlo Acutis, who died at 15 from leukemia.

This means Carlo Acutis will be the first Catholic saint from the 'millennial generation',

born between 1981 and 1996. It's truly a historical moment.

During his life, he earned the nickname 'God's Influencer' for his exceptional faith

and passion, inspiring many. Despite his young age, he was at the forefront of

spreading faith using digital technology.

Who Was Carlo Acutis?

Carlo Acutis was born on May 3, 1991, in London, UK, and grew up in Milan, Italy.

From a young age, he displayed extraordinary piety, feeling a particularly deep

connection to the Eucharist. His mother, Antonia Salzano, recalled that her son

"loved attending Mass and receiving Communion from an early age," and she shared his amous quote, "The Eucharist is my highway to heaven." 🙏

With a remarkable talent for technology, Carlo was skilled in computer programming

and web design. He used this talent to proclaim God's message. 💻 He researched

and cataloged Eucharistic miracles from around the world, creating an online website

that became a spiritual guide for believers globally. He truly earned the title of

'digital evangelist'.

Sadly, Carlo passed away on October 12, 2006, due to acute leukemia.

However, his faith and pure devotion left a profound impact on countless people,

continuing to bring about miracles even after his death.

How Does One Become a Saint?

In the Catholic Church, the process of becoming a saint is very rigorous and systematic.

It can be broadly divided into four stages. First, an investigation begins,

and the person is referred to as a 'Servant of God'. If their virtues are sufficiently

proven, they are declared 'Venerable'. No miracles are required up to this point.

To become 'Blessed,' the next stage, a first miracle must be officially recognized.

In Carlo Acutis's case, a miraculous healing of a young boy in Brazil suffering from a

pancreatic disease in 2013, attributed to his intercession, was recognized,

leading to his beatification in 2020. 💖

Finally, to become a 'Saint,' a second miracle is required.

For Carlo, the recovery of a Costa Rican girl who was critically ill from a brain

hemorrhage in 2022, also attributed to his intercession, was recognized.

After thorough verification by the Vatican's medical advisory board and theological

commission, both miracles were confirmed, leading Pope Francis to approve his canonization.

It's truly an extraordinary and mysterious process, isn't it?

The Message of 'God's Influencer' to Us

The news of Carlo Acutis's canonization is not merely the story of a young boy.

It sends a profound message to all of us who are pondering how to find faith

and meaning in life in our rapidly changing digital era.

He utilized the internet not as a 'tool of the devil' but as a 'tool of God',

demonstrating what true positive influence means. 🌟

What inspiration have you drawn from Carlo Acutis's life?

Couldn't we, too, in our own ways, be 'God's influencers',

spreading positive and warm influence around us?

I hope his story brings a small change to our lives.

I hope today's story was meaningful for you. I'll be back with more interesting news soon! 😊