Dive into the remarkable lives of two modern-day beacons of faith who capture the spirit of youthful zeal and holiness! Through engaging stories and interactive discussions, we'll explore the legacies of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young men who turned their brief time on earth into a profound witness to Christian joy and charity. This course offers an intimate look at their journeys, the impact of their spirituality in a contemporary context, and the ways they harnessed the power of modern tools—in Acutis's case, technology; in Frassati's, social activism—to live out the Gospel.

Let's get real about how sainthood isn't a relic of the past—it's a living, breathing calling that resonates with today's digital natives and social justice warriors. As we dissect the virtues, challenges, and everyday choices of these inspiring figures, participants will identify practical strategies for integrating Faith into daily life, sparking a ripple effect of positive influence in their communities. By the end of this course, you won't just be inspired; you'll be equipped with actionable insights on becoming an influencer of Heaven's values in your own right, crafting a life of purpose and sainthood tailor-made for the Jubilee Generation.

Francesca Barberini is an art historian with a degree from the University of Rome La Sapienza, and who lives in Rome, city she truly loves. Francesca is a member of the illustrious Barberini family that produced Pope Urban VIII, who consecrated and decorated the new St Peter’s Basilica. She spent several years cataloguing art religious buildings in central Italy, she began leading tours in Rome and surroundings. Her knowledge of art is, literally, encyclopedic! Although she leads tours of all the major sites in Rome, she loves leading tours in Roman palaces focusing on the way people use to live in the “Palazzi” and the way their collections of art where “used” in daily life, expressing the ideas of the family and is completing a book on the subject. She also loves leading tours in roman churches showing the way art has been the best medium to express deep ideas and concepts of their time. With Francesca, context is key!