Carlo Acutis’s Simple Faith - First Things

Carlo Acutis’s Simple Faith - First Things

I write these words on pilgrimage in the beautiful Italian town of Assisi, home to Sts. Francis, Clare, and now, since September 7, Carlo Acutis. The images of Francis and Clare are taken from frescoes and paintings. Their writings and letters come from historical sources. In the case of Carlo, the images of him come from photos and videos, while his sayings and wisdom come from what he wrote in his diaries and what he told his parents and frien…