In honor of today's canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, The Vatican City State, the Republic of San Marino, and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta announced they have issued stamps to commemorate this wonderous occasion.
St.
Pier Giorgio was known for his social
commitment, his charity toward others, and his joyful spirituality, while St. Carlos used his innovative knowledge
of technology as a means of spreading the gospel.
St. Pier Giorgio's feast will be July 4 and St. Carlos is set for October 12.
May these two young saints encourage the youth of this generation towards a hope in a sometimes hopeless world. May they be a light which leads to a love of Jesus, especially in the Eucharistic. And may they show the world that holiness can be won by anyone.
"The
new saints “are an invitation to all of us, especially young people, not to
squander our lives, but to direct them upwards and make them masterpieces,” Pope Leo said at the conclusion of his homily. “They encourage us with their words:
‘Not I, but God,’ as Carlo used to say. And Pier Giorgio: ‘If you have God at
the center of all your actions, then you will reach the end.’ This is the
simple but winning formula of their holiness. It is also the type of witness we
are called to follow, in order to enjoy life to the full and meet the Lord in
the feast of heaven.”
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