Journey alongside a young San Antonio priest who was in Rome after the death of Pope Francis. Hear how Carlo Acutis’ original canonization schedule brought thousands of young people to Pope Francis’ funeral.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Hear a first-hand account of the transfer of Pope Francis's body from Santa Marta to St. Peter's Basilica, for the faithful to pay their respects.
- Be encouraged to have hope for the future through Carlo Acutis’ eyes!
- Learn about the new relic of Carlo Acutis permanently located in San Antonio, Texas.
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Guest Information
Rev Johnson Lê was born in New Orleans, LA to My Lê and Lynn Vũ. He grew up in Arlington, TX but eventually made his way down to San Antonio. Father Johnson was ordained on June 2, 2018. He currently serves as the Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
He is part of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, which is a Papal Order of Knighthood and the only lay institution of the Vatican State charged with the task of providing for the needs of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and of all the activities and initiatives to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land. The best way to his heart is food and community.
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"All our life, in fact, is an extraordinary gift: each one of us is unique, and every day is special, as Blessed Carlo Acutis loved to say… We must be “originals”, not 'photocopies'!" - Pope Francis
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