Virgin and Martyr  October 16, 1890 - July 6, 1902
 

Father, source of innocence and lover
of chastity, You gave St. Maria Goretti
the privilege of offering her life
in witness to Christ. 

As You gave her the crown of martyrdom, let her prayers keep us faithful to Your teaching. 

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.  Amen