Novena to Carlo Acutis – Day 6: Desire for Holiness
Join in praying the Novena to Carlo Acutis to seek his intercession and youthful holiness.
Today's Focus: Desire for Holiness
On this sixth day, we focus on Carlo Acutis's profound desire for holiness. He said, "The only thing we need to ask God for in prayer is the will to become saints."
Prayer for Day 6
Opening Prayer
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I thank You for all the favors and graces with which You enriched the soul of Saint Carlo Acutis during the 15 years he spent on this Earth. Through the merits of this dearly beloved Angel of Youth, I implore You to grant me the grace I ardently ask of You: (state here the grace you desire).
Meditation for the Sixth Day
"The only thing we need to ask God for in prayer is the will to become saints"
Saint Carlo Acutis, who always knew how to ask God for what is essential, grant me the grace of a profound desire for Heaven. Amen.
Pray 5 Our Fathers, 5 Hail Marys, and 5 Glory Be's in honor of the 15 years of the servant of God on this Earth.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Closing Prayer
God, Father of Mercy, who raised this Your servant Carlo Acutis to the glory of the altars so that, through him, You might be more glorified, grant us, through his merits—he who lived Your will in all things—the grace I ardently desire. Amen.
Reflection
Carlo Acutis's focus on asking God for the will to become saints shows us what is truly essential in prayer. His example teaches us to ask God for what is most important: holiness.
As we reflect on this aspect of Carlo Acutis's life and teaching, let us ask ourselves how we can apply these lessons to our own lives and grow in holiness.
May Carlo Acutis's intercession help us to overcome our weaknesses and to grow stronger in our faith and love for God and neighbor.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in Carlo Acutis
Trust completely in Carlo Acutis's powerful intercession and his ability to help you. Turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for young people and holiness.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. Carlo Acutis will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust and confidence.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to Carlo Acutis. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank Carlo Acutis for his intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings and miracles.
Closing Prayer
O Carlo Acutis, who desired holiness above all, help me to ask God for what is truly essential. May your example of seeking the will to become saints inspire me to have a profound desire for Heaven. Amen.