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| October 16, 1890 Maria Goretti is born in Corinaldo, Italy to Luigi Goretti and Assunta Carlini October 17, 1890 Maria is baptized in the Church of San Francesco in Corinaldo. October 4, 1896 Msgr. Giulio Boschi, Bishop of Senigallia, confirms Maria. June 16, 1901 Maria receives her First Holy Communion in the Church of Conca, today called Borgo Montello. July 5, 1902 Her neighbor, Alessandro Serenelli, mortally wounds her. He attacks her with the intent to sexually abuse her. July 6, 1902 Maria dies from the brutal stabbing at the age of 11 years, 9 months, and 21 days, after forgiving Alessandro. May 31, 1935 The informative process for Canonization commences at Albano. April 27, 1947 The Roman Catholic Church beatifies Maria. June 24, 1950 Pope Pius XII in St. Peter's Square declares Maria Goretti a saint, becoming the youngest officially recognized Roman Catholic saint ever. July 6 Feast Day of Maria Goretti. More Information: www.mariagoretti.org |
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| Anyone interested in receiving a free copy of the novena booklet to St. Maria Gorettti shown here can write to the following address: Robert Brideau 111-2400 Carling Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7H2 Canada |
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O, St. Maria Goretti, who, strengthened by God's grace, did not hesitate even at the age of twelve, to shed your blood and sacrifice life itself to defend your virgin purity, look graciously on the unhappy human race, which has strayed far from the path of eternal salvation. Teach us all, and especially youth, with what courage and promptitude we should flee, for the love of Jesus, anything that could offend Him or stain our souls with sin. Obtain for us from our Lord victory in temptation, comfort in the sorrows of life, and the grace which we earnestly beg of thee ( insert daily intnetion here ) and may we oneday enjoy with thee the imperishable glory of Heaven, Amen. |
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