Join us in praying a novena to Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young role model of faith and a devoted disciple of the Eucharist!
A novena is a nine-day prayer tradition in the Catholic Church, inviting us to draw closer to God with a specific intention through daily prayer and reflection. Rooted in the idea of persistence in prayer, a novena strengthens our faith, helping us to seek guidance, grace, or intercession from the saints. By praying this novena, we ask for Blessed Carlo’s intercession, inspired by his love for God and his mission to lead others to Christ through the beauty of the Eucharist and technology.
Whether for personal intentions or to deepen your faith, this novena is an invitation to grow closer to God and be inspired by Carlo’s life and virtues.
Opening Prayer
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I thank you for all the grace and favours with which you enriched the soul of the Servant of God Carlo Acutis during his 15 years on this earth. Through the merits of this Angel of Youth, grant me the grace which I earnestly seek (ask the grace which you seek).
Day 1
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who made your life a continual renunciation and setting aside of unimportant things, give me the grace to seek heavenly things and despise that which is transient. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Day 2
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who have lived in the heart of Jesus, give me the grace to apply Jesus’s plan of love to everything. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Day 3
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who saw the company of Holy Angels while you were already in this world, give me the Grace to live righteously, as my Guardian Angel desires. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Day 4
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who have lived this sacrament of reconciliation so well, give me the grace constantly to seek confession and the grace of a deep contrition. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Day 5
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who have never looked away from your great love, Jesus, give me the grace also to live with this happiness in this world. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Day 6
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who have always asked God for what is essential, give me the grace of a deep desire for Heaven. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Day 7
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who loved the Virgin Mary above all women, give me the grace to respond to her kind and good love. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Day 8
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, you who have always looked for your hidden Jesus in the Tabernacle, give me the grace of a deep fervour for the Eucharist. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Day 9
Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, give me that grace of graces – perseverance to the end and a saintly death. Amen.
Pray five “Our Fathers”, five “Hail Marys” and five “Glory Be to the Fathers” to give thanks to God for the grace granted to Carlo in the 15 years of his earthly life.
Final Prayer
Almighty God, Father of Mercy, raise your Servant Carlo Acutis to the glory of the altars, so that through him You will be even more glorified. Give us the honour of calling him “Blessed”, for he lived Your Will in all things. And through his merit, give me the grace that I so ardently desire. Amen