Novena to Saint Carlo Acutis
A nine-day prayer devotion seeking the intercession of Saint Carlo Acutis for faith, purity, and wise use of technology.
Before You Begin
A novena is nine days of prayer. You may start on any date. Many people begin on October 3 to finish on Carlo's feast day, October 12. Each day, read the reflection, pray the prayers, and pause in silence for your intention.
Day 1 — Trust in God
Saint Carlo, you faced illness with peace. Help me trust God in every circumstance. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Day 2 — Love of the Eucharist
Saint Carlo, you called the Eucharist your highway to Heaven. Increase my love for Mass and adoration. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Day 3 — Charity toward Others
Saint Carlo, you cared for the poor and defended the weak. Make my heart generous. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Day 4 — Purity of Heart
Saint Carlo, you guarded your eyes and heart. Help me choose what is true and good online and offline. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Day 5 — Courage to Be Original
Saint Carlo, you refused to be a photocopy of the world. Give me courage to live my faith authentically. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Day 6 — Technology for Good
Saint Carlo, patron of the internet, teach me to evangelize through digital tools. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Day 7 — Devotion to Mary
Saint Carlo, you prayed the Rosary daily. Through Mary, lead me closer to Jesus. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Day 8 — Youth of the Church
Saint Carlo, pray for all young people, that we may be saints of the third millennium. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Day 9 — Final Intercession
O God, who gave Saint Carlo Acutis a love for the Eucharist and a zeal for souls, grant through his intercession the grace I ask (mention intention), if it aligns with Your holy will. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
Closing
Thank Saint Carlo for his intercession. Consider sharing your experience with a friend or posting a quote from Carlo that inspired you during the novena.