Blessed Carlo Acutis Most Impactful Quotes for Teenagers and Youths

Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) was an Italian teenager whose deep faith, remarkable devotion to the Eucharist, and embrace of technology for evangelization have inspired many worldwide. He widely recognized as a modern role model for young Catholics.

With a love for video games, films, sports, and normal “kid” activities, he shows us that everyday people can become holy.

He was passionate about computers and created a website to catalog Eucharistic miracles around the world. He lived a life of grace and shared his experience of God with others. He believed that a Christian life should be a heart-to-heart relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist.

Acutis died from leukemia on October 12, 2006 at the age of 15. He said, “I'm happy to die because I've lived my life without wasting even a minute of it doing things that wouldn't have pleased God”.

Acutis was beatified on October 10, 2020, making him a role model for teenagers, young Catholics and a symbol of holiness. 

Carlo’s wisdom reflects his love for God, simplicity, and a profound understanding of spirituality, even at a young age.

Here are some inspiring spiritual quotes from Blessed Carlo Acutis:

1. Life plan: Eternal Life - A reminder to focus on eternal life rather than worldly pursuits.

"To always be close to Jesus, that is my life plan".

"Our goal must be infinite, not the finite. The Infinite is our homeland. Heaven has been waiting for us forever."

"Do not be afraid because with the Incarnation of Jesus, death becomes life, and there's no need to escape: in eternal life, something extraordinary awaits us."

2. Carlo emphasized the importance of receiving Our Lord in the Eucharist

"Jesus is present among us as He was 2,000 years ago. In the consecrated Host, we can truly find Him."

“Throngs of people stand in interminable lines to buy tickets to rock concerts or soccer matches, but I don’t see crowds of people lined up outside church waiting to see Jesus in the Eucharist. This should make us pause and reflect.”

"The more Eucharist we receive, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on earth we will have a foretaste of heaven."

3. He Encouraged time spent in Eucharistic Adoration - Highlighting the transformative power of adoration.

"When we face the sun, we get a tan... but when we stand before Jesus in the Eucharist, we become saints."

"If we get in front of the sun, we get suntans, but when we stay before Jesus in the Eucharist, we become saints."

4. Be Holy- He sought holiness as the ultimate goal of life. 

"The only thing we have to ask God for in prayer is the desire to be holy."

"Find God and you will find the meaning of your life." Love God and neighbor."

“Everything fades, anyway. … What will make us truly beautiful in the eyes of God is only the way in which we loved him and how we loved our neighbors.” "Our lives will truly be beautiful only if we discover how to love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves."

5. Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, Guardian Angel & Praying the Rosary

“The Virgin Mary is the only woman in my life.”

"After the holy Eucharist, the holy Rosary is the most powerful weapon for fighting the devil and the shortest ladder for climbing into heaven.”

“Each time that we address the Mother of God, we place ourselves in direct and immediate contact with heaven.”

“Continuously ask your guardian angel for help. Your guardian angel has to become your best friend.”

6. Carlo encouraged self-discipline and overcoming personal weaknesses.

"Every minute that passes in vain is a missed opportunity to become more holy."

"What does it matter if you can win a thousand battles if you cannot win against your own corrupt passions?"

7. Frequent Confession- He would confess even small sins, knowing that sins keep us from having a closer relationship with Our Lord.

"Our soul is like a hot air balloon. If by chance there is a mortal sin, the soul falls to the ground. Confession is like the fire underneath the balloon enabling the soul to rise again. …It is important to go to confession often."

8. Accepting Suffering

“Our frenetic pace of life has made us forget that each of us must climb Golgotha sooner or later. Our journey on this earth is marked from the beginning: We are all invited to take up our cross and climb Golgotha.”

“I offer all the suffering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church.”

Blessed Carlo Acutis, Pray For Us.