I have imagined a conversation or interview with Carlo, asking him questions about his life, listening to his views on topics, hearing his advice, welcoming his suggestions. I invite you, the reader of this book, to imagine you are the one asking the questions and making comments. In this way, you can develop your own personal conversation with Carlo.
My hope is that the pages of this book will become an opportunity for you to let yourself be guided by Carlo Acutis on what being “alive” in Christ means.
Most Rev. Brendan Leahy is Bishop of Limerick, Ireland. Formerly professor of Systematic Theology at the Pontifical University of St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, he is a von Balthasar scholar and an ecumenist and has authored articles and books on interreligious dialogue, issues facing the Church in the 21st century, the life and teachings of Pope John Paul II, renewal in the Church, charisms, and the priesthood.