Relic of 'God's Influencer' coming to Walsingham

Source: New Dawn

A Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis' will visit the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham as part of the 38th New Dawn Catholic Pilgrimage next week.

On Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th August, children aged 5-11 and Youth aged 12-17 who are part of New Dawn's Children's and Youth ministry streams, will have a personal opportunity to see and venerate the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

The veneration will then take place in the National Shrine's Chapel of Reconciliation 3-6 pm Wednesday 7th August. Following this, the Relic will join the Anglican Youth Pilgrimage at the Walsingham Anglican Shrine.

With much excitement brewing, 'God's Influencer' is already influencing many pilgrims with a sense of hope and renewal and the New Dawn Pilgrimage is preparing to welcome many pilgrims to 'England's Nazareth'.

Born in London on 3rd May 1991, Carlo Acutis moved to Italy with his parents at three months old. From a very young age it was obvious that Carlo lived his life for Jesus Christ. After being diagnosed with leukaemia, Carlo died in 2006 at the age of 15. He was beatified in 2020 following a miraculous healing of a Brazilian child - a healing attributed to his powerful intercession.

Carlo Acutis - a teenager who wore jeans and trainers, played video games and loved computing/websites, enjoyed Nutella and football, is a teenager relatable to young people today. His biographer described him as, "a model for all young people, showing that holiness is accessible and can be lived fully even in our contemporary world." Even though his parents were not particularly religious, from a very early age, Carlo had a great love for the Eucharist, having a deep influence on his mother. Carlo's plan for life was simple and profound: "To always be close to Jesus, that's my life plan".

This incredible opportunity presents itself in quick succession of Pope Francis recently approving Carlo's canonisation following the recognition of a second miracle attributed to the powerful intercession of this London-born soon-to-be Saint - the first Millennial Saint! The date of Carlo's canonisation is yet to be announced, which makes this a time of great anticipation and an exciting moment for the "cyber-apostle of the Eucharist" to visit His Blessed Mother Mary at the Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham. Inseparable from Carlo's love for Jesus, was his devotion to His Blessed Mother; Mary and Carlo would never fail to pray the rosary each day.

We are sure his prayers and intercession will have an abundant impact and influence on all those who come to venerate his Relic in Walsingham as well as those who join us in spirit, since his only plan is to bring people closer to Jesus.

For more details see: www.newdawn.org.uk