📖 “The Diary of St. Faustina” – Inspired his love for Divine Mercy.
📖 “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas à Kempis – Strengthened his spiritual life.
📖 “The Secret of the Rosary” by St. Louis de Montfort – Deepened his devotion to Our Lady.
📖 “True Devotion to Mary” – Led him to consecrate himself to Mary.

🌟 St. Francis of Assisi – Inspired Carlo’s humility and love for the poor.
🌟 St. Dominic Savio – A young saint who, like Carlo, pursued holiness in his youth.
🌟 St. Padre Pio – Carlo had a deep devotion to Padre Pio’s miracles and teachings.
🌟 St. Tarcisius – A young martyr who died protecting the Eucharist.

🚶‍♂️ Assisi, Italy – Inspired by St. Francis.
🚶‍♂️ Lourdes, France – Prayed for the sick.
🚶‍♂️ Fatima, Portugal – Strong devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.
🚶‍♂️ San Giovanni Rotondo – Visited the shrine of St. Padre Pio.

🕊️ His Parents – His mother, Antonia, was distant from the faith, but through Carlo, she experienced a conversion and later studied theology.
🕊️ Classmates & Friends – Many of Carlo’s non-believing friends started going to Mass and Confession because of his example.
🕊️ His Household Staff – Even the Acuits’ driver, gardener, and housekeeper were influenced by Carlo’s faith.