St. Carlo Acutis Novena

6

Love That Gives What Is Needed

Day 6 of 9 · 4 min

  1. 01

    Sign of the Cross

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 04

    Scripture

    James 2:15-16

    And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food, and one of you tells them, 'Go in peace. Be warmed and filled;' yet you didn't give them the things the body needs, what good is it?

  5. 05

    Reflection

    Carlo's Eucharistic devotion bore fruit in attention to classmates and neighbors in need. Scripture refuses a charity made only of kind wishes: love notices what a real person lacks and responds with respectful, practical help. Faith at the altar must become generosity beyond it. Helpful charity listens before assuming and protects the recipient's dignity and freedom.

  6. 06

    Prayer

    St. Carlo, pray that I may notice the lonely, poor, bullied, or excluded person near me. Show me one practical work of mercy I can offer, and keep my service humble, attentive, and useful. Teach me to ask what is needed and to follow through without seeking credit. Amen.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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. 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.

  11. 11

    Sign of the Cross

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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