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When Carlo Acutis first came onto our radars, my first impression was not jubilation that millennials finally would have a saint to call their own.
Every day, people are told by influencers on social media how to dress, travel, lift, blog, and moisturize. Being different and embracing our uniqueness has become unfashionable.
The body of Christ—it’s not just what we receive in the Eucharist; it’s who we are, together.
Many of us like our rhythms and routines. They give us a sense of predictability and safety, especially when things feel chaotic.
Saint Faustina knew the only opinion that mattered was God’s, and she pushed on to fulfill his desire that she spread the message of divine mercy to the world.
Life is change. But it is not antithetical to what came before, it is not a negation of that, or an elimination of it. In some ways, it might be a building upon it.
How often do we speak to the Holy Spirit? Do we expect the Holy Spirit to work in our lives just as the Son and the Father?
I have promised to pray for many—usually those who faced illness or sorrow. But my requests can also embrace the happy, healthy people in my circle of care.
I have encountered people who don’t recognize their physical and emotional pain because they’ve never had the opportunity to experience it deeply.
I hope that in our life of faith we can bring our full selves.
