Father, source of innocence and lover of chastity, you
gave Saint 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.Saint Maria Goretti is an example for the new generations who
are threatened by a non-commital attitude that finds it difficult to understand
the importance of the values which admit of no compromise. [But] do not let the
consumer culture and pleasure numb your conscience! Be an alert and vigilant "watchmen",
be the real champions of a new humanity. (Pope John Paul II, 7 July 2002)
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