Dec 9, 2024

Litany of St. Maria Goretti

Lord, have mercy on us.
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 Spirit,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us.
St. Maria Goretti,
Pray for us.

St. Maria Goretti, model of purity,
Pray for us.
St. Maria Goretti, martyr for chastity,
St. Maria Goretti, daughter of courage,
St. Maria Goretti, witness of forgiveness,
St. Maria Goretti, example of holy love,
St. Maria Goretti, virgin and martyr,
St. Maria Goretti, who overcame temptation,

St. Maria Goretti, who chose holiness over sin,
Pray for us.
St. Maria Goretti, who forgave her attacker,
St. Maria Goretti, defender of purity,
St. Maria Goretti, a shining light of innocence,
St. Maria Goretti, example for young girls,
St. Maria Goretti, inspiration for the youth,
St. Maria Goretti, who found strength in God’s grace,

St. Maria Goretti, protector of the family,
Pray for us.
St. Maria Goretti, who suffered for love of God,
St. Maria Goretti, martyr of the Eucharist,
St. Maria Goretti, example of grace under suffering,
St. Maria Goretti, who became a saint through suffering,
St. Maria Goretti, patroness of purity,
St. Maria Goretti, whose soul was crowned with glory,

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, O St. Maria Goretti,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:
O God, who didst give St. Maria Goretti the grace to forgive her attacker and to die as a martyr for purity, grant us, through her intercession, the strength to live pure and holy lives, and to forgive others from our hearts. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.


This litany honors St. Maria Goretti, a martyr who is revered for her purity, forgiveness, and unwavering faith in the face of suffering. Let me know if you would like any other prayers or reflections related to her life and virtues!

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