Prayer to St. Maria Goretti for Purity and Strength
This prayer is a plea for intercession to Saint Maria Goretti, a young martyr who is venerated in the Catholic Church for her purity and forgiveness. The prayer acknowledges her strength and sacrifice in defending her chastity, even at the cost of her life. It asks for her assistance in guiding humanity, particularly the youth, to resist temptations and avoid sin out of love for Jesus. The prayer also seeks her intercession for specific intentions, comfort during life’s hardships, and ultimately, the grace to attain eternal glory in Heaven.
Prayer to St. Maria Goretti Oh Saint 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 virginal 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 (here insert intention), and may we one day enjoy with thee the imperishable glory of Heaven. Amen.