Carlo Acutis – Reflection Carlo loved computers and computer games. He also loved Jesus. Carlo created a website about Communion. He loved receiving Communion and he went to Mass every day. He even went when he was on holiday! In fact, because of his example his mother began to go to Mass. Carlo believed that when we receive Jesus in the Sacrament, we become like Jesus. He wanted everyone to follow and love Jesus. His family, friends and teachers were amazed by Carlo because he was very holy. However, he was also great fun and loved to play with his friends. He always looked after those who were sad or being bullied. He became like Jesus, always helping and caring for others. Carlo did not believe in following others just to be popular. He did not follow film stars, YouTube stars etc. He wanted to be unique. He did not want to be a photocopy of someone else. Carlo realised that he was created by God for a special purpose and that meant he had to be himself. Carlo is a modern- day saint. He is a saint who wore t-shirts and jeans and kicked a football. He is a saint who like PlayStation and mobile phones. We do not expect someone like Carlo to be a saint! But he is! He is now called ‘Blessed.’ Soon he will be called Saint Carlo. Carlo died when he was only 15 but he was very happy because during his life he showed his love for God and for others. He is a very unexpected teacher, but he has a lesson for us all. Just think – you are also a saint in the making Intercessions  Leader We now turn to God in prayer. Let us pray that we may be faithful witnesses of God’s Spirit. The response to our prayer is: ‘Lord hear our Prayer’God our Father, Help us to show our love for God, as Carlo did, by going to Mass and Confession regularly.Lord hear our Prayer (all repeat) God our Father Help us listen to your voice calling us to do good in the world.Lord hear our Prayer (all repeat) God our Father Help us to use the internet and social media wisely. Help us to put technology to good use – to help others.Lord hear our Prayer (all repeat) God our Father We ask Blessed Carlo to intercede for us. We ask for your healing for the sick and suffering. We pray especially for those who are very ill that they may find strength through the story of Carlo’s own suffering.Lord hear our Prayer (all repeat) Leader: God our Father, guide us with your Spirit, as we reflect upon the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis. May we be inspired by him & trust in his presence in heaven as we ask him to intercede for us. We ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen  Prayer for the Canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis Oh God, Our Father, thank you for giving us Carlo, a life example for the young and a message of love for everyone. You made him become enamoured with Your Son Jesus, Making of the Eucharist his “Highway to Heaven”.You gave him Mary, as a most loving Mother, and, with the Rosary, you made him a poet of her tenderness. Receive his prayer for us.Above all, gaze upon the poor, whom he loved and helped.Grant for me too, by his intercession, the grace that I need …And make our joy fulfilled, placing Carlo among the Saints of your Church, so that his smile may shine again for us in the glory of your name. ​Amen Pater, Ave, Gloria(“Our Father”,“Hail Mary”, “Glory be to God”)