St. Maria Goretti

O God, author of innocence and lover of chastity,

who bestowed the grace of martyrdom

on your handmaid, the Virgin Saint Maria Goretti, in her youth, grant, we pray, through her intercession,

that, as you gave her a crown for her steadfastness,

so we, too, may be firm

in obeying your commandments.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.