Episode Transcript
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Hi, I'm Matt
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and I've been working as the web developer
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for the Archdiocese of Brisbane
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for nineteen years now.
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Today, we draw our inspiration
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from Blessed Carlo Acutis,
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the computer genius
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who loved playing video games
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and is set to become the Church's first millennial Saint.
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Carlo was born in 1991
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and died in 2006 at just fifteen years old.
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From a young age,
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Carlo had a profound relationship
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with the Blessed Sacrament
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which he called his “highway to heaven”.
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He attended daily Mass,
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spent time in Eucharistic Adoration
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and inspired others to grow in their faith.
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He firmly believed
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in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
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and dedicated his life to promoting this truth.
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Carlo’s love of Christ
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guided his selfless kindness toward others.
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Despite his young age,
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he was compassionate and mature.
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He was keenly aware of others’ suffering
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and went out of his way to offer comfort,
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companionship and kindness.
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At just eleven years old, he started a project to
catalogue all the Eucharistic miracles of the world.
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Carlo taught himself the coding and technology skills
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required to publish his work online
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by building a virtual museum.
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Carlo’s mother described this project as
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“planting a seed with this exposition on Eucharistic miracles
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to help the world believe”.
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Carlo’s innovative use of technology
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embodies his selfless and deep faith.
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His work helps theological truths
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become accessible to anyone with an internet connection
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in the hope that it will bring others closer to God.
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Please take a moment to join me in prayer.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
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Heavenly Father,
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You gifted Blessed Carlo Acutis
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with a brilliant mind,
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a deep care for others and a heart set on You.
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He used his talents in technology
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to spread the beauty of the Eucharist
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and inspire faith in countless others.
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Help us to follow his example,
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using the tools of our time
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to share Your love, truth, and mercy.
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May we, like Carlo,
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see technology as a means to evangelise,
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bringing light to the digital world.
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We pray also for the leaders of technology platforms.
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Inspire them to use their influence for good,
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promoting truth, unity,
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and the dignity of all people.
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Guide them to create spaces
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that uplift humanity and reflect Your love.
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Bless our efforts to spread the Gospel online
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and guide us to use our gifts wisely for Your glory
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as we take inspiration from Carlo’s dedication to You.
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Amen.
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In the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
