![]() ![]() The book starts off with Antonia recounting her son’s last days, which I found rather odd at first but seeing the location of such a chapter in the context of the whole book makes sense, because these events of his last days and weeks encapsulates well a lived spirituality that Carlo had, that was not limited to reflections written on paper, or catechetical lessons taught to young children. However, hearing the series of events that lead to his death on October 12, 2006, direct from his mother would help you reshape the way one looks at the figure of Carlo Acutis. Many have probably read a biography of Carlo, stating that his he died within days of his diagnosis with leukemia. For the purposes of this review, I offer some reflections on after reading a variety of texts about Carlo Acutis, and his spirituality. It is this passion that is translated into the book, and makes the book hard to put down. Anyone who have heard from Antonia would know of the passion when she speaks about her son’s relationship with Jesus and others. This gives the book a sense of authenticity rather than a mother giving a testimony on her son. However, those who have watched talks given by Antonia (Italian with subtitles or English) will find that the book really does reflect Antonia’s figure of speech. None of Rodari’s questions are recorded in the book, and it seems to be mostly Antonia’s voice throughout the book. These books were more conversational in tone, transcribed and then edited for clarity. Given that the book was done with a journalist, I thought this book would be more of an interview style, like that of Pope-emeritus Benedict XVI’s Last Testament: In His Own Words with Peter Seewald, or Stanislaw Cardinal Dziwisz’s A Life with Karol: My Forty-Year Friendship with the Man Who Became Pope with Gian Franco Svideroschi. ![]() There is excitement because, first of all, I can’t read Italian, but secondly and more importantly, who better to tell the story of Carlo Acutis than directly from his mother? I have been waiting for the English version of the book for quite some time, and was excited when I found out that the book was finally being published early 2023. When Carlo was four years old, his maternal grandfather died.Almost a year after Carlo’s beatification, the Italian publisher, Piemme, released a book titled, Il segreto di mio figlio: Perché Carlo Acutis è considerato un santo (The Secret of My Son: Why Carlo Acutis is considered a saint) by his mother, Antonia Salzano Acutis with Paolo Rodari (a journalist from Milan). Carlo’s parents did not practice their Catholic Faith and were not particularly spiritual individuals. His mother admitted that the day of his baptism was only the third time she had been in a Catholic church in her life. The narrative of his short time on earth reads like the life of a medieval saint and, at the same time, like a young man enrolled in any of our local high schools.īorn of well to do Italian parents, Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, in London, Carlo was baptized in the Church of Our Lady of Dolours in Chelsea, England on May 3, 1991. Since his beatification on October 12, 2020, his story has been inspiring people of all ages. It is amazing that Blessed Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian millennial, has received so much attention over the past year. Missionary Union of Priest and Religious.World Mission Month - Oct, 2020 Education Resources.Society for the Propagation of the Faith.Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.Mentor Training for the Catechetical Institute.On-Boarding Workshop for New CA's and MSM's.Hearts Afire - Formation Day for Catechetical Leaders - Registration.Loved, Known and Set Apart - A Discussion on Embryonic and Fetal Research - Registration.RE for Students with Autism Registration.Building the Domestic Church Fall Gathering.CVOL, Chastity and Theology of the Body.The Role and Responsibilities of Master Catechists.Catechetical Certification and Professional Development.Request for Letter of Good Standing/Testimony of Suitability.Those who were deceased when an allegation was made against them.Those removed from ministry who are now deceased.Allegations Pending a Canonical Process.List of Allegations Not Substantiated as Child Sexual Abuse.Those who are living and have been removed from ministry.Clergy Against Whom Allegations Have Been Made. ![]() Protection of Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults.Protection of Children, Youth & Vulnerable Adults.Genealogical Information / Searching for your Catholic Ancestors.Department of Communications and Community Relations.List of Current and Predecessor Parishes.Bishop Zubik's Vision for Evangelization.Hyde Amendment: A Catholic Call to Action. ![]()
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