Gifts Placed in Service
Day 5 of 9 · 4 min
- 01
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- 02
Opening
God of every generation, you gave St. Carlo a joyful desire for Jesus in the Eucharist and a generous love for his neighbors. Through Carlo's intercession, renew my friendship with Christ, guide the gifts you have entrusted to me, and receive my intention. Teach me to seek holiness without display or delay. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
- 03
Your Intention
Let us pause in silence, and bring to mind the intention you are praying for.
In the app, your own saved intention rests here during the silence. The narration stays the same for everyone.
- 04
Scripture
1 Peter 4:10As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
- 05
Reflection
Carlo learned digital skills and used them for catechesis and service rather than self-display alone. Technology is a tool whose moral shape depends on truth, purpose, and the way it treats people. Your abilities become gifts when they are placed at the service of love. Good stewardship also includes privacy, accuracy, accessibility, restraint, and rest.
- 06
Prayer
St. Carlo, intercede for everyone who builds, teaches, creates, or communicates online. Help me use my abilities responsibly, protect human dignity, verify what is true, and make room for people beyond the screen. Pray that success never becomes my measure of worth or service. Amen.
- 07
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
- 08
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
- 09
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
- 10
Closing
St. Carlo, young friend of Jesus, pray for children, teenagers, families, and all who seek holiness in ordinary life. Help us receive Christ reverently, use our gifts with wisdom, serve the poor, and run faithfully toward heaven. Keep every screen, friendship, and decision ordered toward love. Amen.
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Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
