St. Maria Goretti: The Martyr of Forgiveness

By REV. MALACHI RIVERS

In a world torn by violence, impurity, and unforgiveness, the voice of an eleven-year-old Italian farm girl still rings out with astonishing clarity: "I forgive him... and I want him with me in Paradise."

St. Maria Goretti: The Martyr of Forgiveness is the unforgettable story of a child who, though poor and hidden in the marshlands of Nettuno, became a radiant witness to the power of purity and the triumph of mercy. From her humble beginnings in Corinaldo, through the crushing trials of poverty and family hardship, to the shocking day of her martyrdom, Maria's life unfolds as a living Gospel-ordinary yet extraordinary, fragile yet unbreakable.

But her story does not end with her death. From a prison cell darkened by guilt to the crowded squares of Rome, her witness brought healing, conversion, and hope to a broken world. Canonized before half a million faithful, Maria Goretti has become a patroness for youth, families, and all who seek the courage to forgive and the strength to remain pure in a culture that often scorns both.

This book invites you to step into Maria's world-not as a distant legend, but as a living companion for your own journey of faith. Through vivid storytelling, rich history, and spiritual reflection, you will encounter a saint whose life continues to challenge, inspire, and transform hearts.

Maria Goretti's lilies still bloom. Her voice still speaks. Her forgiveness still heals. And her message is for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FSL3ZLQW
• ISBN13: 9798266996717
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"