Living Simply in the Love of Christ: Inspired by Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati and Saint Carlo Acutis

The lives of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo Acutis shine as radiant examples of what it means to live simply, love deeply, and serve joyfully. Though born in different times, their lives carry the same message: holiness is not reserved for the extraordinary few, but is possible for each of us when we center our hearts on Jesus.

Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati: A Life of Joyful Service

Born in 1901 in Turin, Italy, Pier Giorgio was a young man of action, faith, and contagious joy. He spent his short life serving the poor, comforting the sick, and quietly sharing the love of Christ with all who met him.

Pier Giorgio lived simply, never seeking fame or recognition. He found joy in prayer, the Eucharist, and in climbing mountains—a symbol of his desire to reach the heights of holiness. His motto, "Verso l'alto" ("To the heights"), reminds us to always strive for the things of heaven.

Saint Carlo Acutis: A Modern Witness of Faith

Carlo Acutis, born in 1991, lived in our modern digital age. Though only a teenager when he passed away in 2006, his profound love for Jesus in the Eucharist continues to inspire people worldwide.

Carlo used his talents with technology to catalog Eucharistic miracles, making them accessible to all. He lived with humility, kindness, and a deep sense of God's presence in daily life. His favorite words, "Not me, but God," show us the simplicity of a heart fully surrendered to Christ.

A Call to Live Simply and Love Fully

These two saints remind us that holiness is not distant—it begins in our daily choices. They teach us that we do not need extraordinary circumstances to live faithfully; rather, we are called to meet Christ in prayer, in the Eucharist, and in the faces of those in need around us.

To live like Pier Giorgio and Carlo is to:

• Keep life simple — focusing less on material things and more on eternal ones
• Seek Jesus first — through prayer, the sacraments, and trust in God's love
• Serve with love — remembering that every act of kindness, however small, is a step toward heaven

An Invitation for Us Today

In a world filled with distractions, the lives of Pier Giorgio and Carlo invite us back to what matters most: living in the love of Jesus and sharing that love with others. Their witness shows us that holiness is attainable, even in ordinary life, when we walk with Christ and serve with joy.

May their example inspire us to climb toward the heights of holiness, to surrender our lives in trust, and to let the love of Christ shine through us for the good of others.

Visit our novena and pray for their intercession to draw closer to Christ.