
Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr 1890-1902 ~~~ +++++++ ~~~ Saint Maria Goretti, though just eleven years old at the time of her death, is a saint whose brief life left an eternal impression on the world. The eldest daughter of six children, Maria tended and cared for her younger siblings while their single mother worked to support the family. On July 5, 1902, a neighbor who had developed an interest in Maria, attempted to force himself on the young girl. After vehemently rejecting him, he stabbed her fourteen times. Despite her agony, Saint Maria forgave her attacker as she lay on her deathbed. Two days after the attack, Saint Maria Goretti died a martyr’s death choosing the love of God over her own life. Her life is a remarkable example of purity and mercy. Saint Maria Goretti, Pray for us! ~~~ +++++++ ~~~ |
Click here or on the image to save as an image, or to print/save as PDF.
Author: © 2024, tocolorme.com
Permission: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)