Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Saint Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Maria Goretti, pray for us.
Great martyr of chastity,
Lily of purity,
Virgin of Christ,
Virgin of purity,
Friend of young people,
Light for young people,
Example of humility,
Example of trust in divine providence,
Courageous in the difficulties,
Obedient daughter,
Loving daughter,
Dedicated daughter to parents and brothers,
Maid full of love in domestic chores,
Who received Jesus with deep love,
Who attended the Holy Masses with devotion,
Great practitioner of the Word of God,
Great practitioner of the Gospel,
Model of prayer to God the Father,
Tireless in caring for little brothers,
Beautiful outwardly and inwardly,
Vase full of virtues,
Tabernacle of Jesus,
Rose of Virgin Mary,
Illuminated by the Holy Spirit,
Witness with your life,
Consecrated to God,
Devotee of the Virgin Mary,
Star in your city, Star for the Church,
Smiling to everyone,
Who have not denied any favor to others,
Who practiced charity with joy,
Who loved God above all,
Who have kept the Commandments,
Who have kept the Catechism,
Flower of goodness,
Courageous in martyrdom,
Firm in your faith,
Fearless young man in front of the executioner,
Young woman of unshakable faith,
Young woman of immense charity,
Winner of temptations,
Who you endured the stabbing of martyrdom,
Who you forgave your executioner,
Responsible for the conversion of his executioner,
Protector of young people,
Protector of teenagers,
Wheat grain that died and produced many fruits,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, Saint Maria Goretti,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: “Lord, Our God, you have given us Santa Maria Goretti as a great example of chastity and heroic faith in martyrdom. Protect especially the young people against all temptations and inequities. Give to the young people the same faith and love for you Santa Maria Goretti so that everyone can be a lily of purity in this life and in Heaven. Amen.”
