Revolution sparks the molding of sanctity
In the ever-evolving landscape of the 21st century, two figures from the past serve as beacons of inspiration for navigating our current challenges. Carlo Acutis, a teenager from the 1990s, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who embodied the principles outlined in the encyclical 'Rerum Novarum' during the early 20th century, offer valuable lessons for our digital and industrial age.
Carlo Acutis, often referred to as the 'Cyber-Apostle' and 'influencer of God,' was a trailblazer in the realm of digital media. He saw the internet as a new continent for evangelization, and his missionary effort culminated in a website cataloguing Eucharistic miracles. Acutis, who was canonized by Pope Leo XIV on September 7, 2025, in St. Peter's Square, Rome, stands as a guide for the digital age, much like Frassati did for the industrial age.
Frassati, on the other hand, demonstrated that living the Gospel fully was possible amid industrial modernity. He studied mining engineering to serve among the poor miners, who endured harsh working conditions, embodying the dignity of work emphasized in 'Rerum Novarum.' Written by Pope Leo XIII in 1891, the encyclical highlighted the rights of laborers, employer responsibilities, the centrality of the family, and the primacy of the common good.
As artificial intelligence (AI) reorders economies and raises questions about human identity and creativity, the Catholic faith offers a timeless answer: the human person is a child of God. This fundamental belief, rooted in the dignity of every individual, is crucial in navigating the complexities of the digital age.
However, Pope Leo XIV has warned that AI, particularly Generative AI, may impact humanity's openness to truth and beauty. As we continue to embrace technology, it is essential to remember that society thrives when people can develop and freely use their God-given gifts to meet the needs of the times and serve others generously.
In the words of Pope Leo XIII, Christ remains Lord of history - of the past age and of the one dawning before us. Holiness is forged in revolution, and our task is to witness with courage, humanize the new, sanctify the present, and live as citizens of heaven in every age. The legacies of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati serve as a testament to this enduring truth.
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