St. Maria Goretti

Who was St. Maria Goretti (feast day: July 6)? Discover the great courage she had to remain pure and give her life as a martyr for Christ. One of the most incredible stories of all the saints!

Episode 178 with Michael Lichens
Michael Lichens is an author, editor, and researcher with a deep passion for the lesser-known stories of Christian history. In this episode, we discuss a remarkable and moving book, “I Killed Maria Goretti: The Life and Repentance of Alessandro Serenelli,” by Pietro Di Donato. In this powerful work, Di Donato shares the true story of Alessandro Serenelli — the young man who murdered St. Maria Goretti — and the profound conversion he underwent later in life.

July 6 is the feast day of one of the most inspirational – and youngest – saints in the history of the Catholic Church: St. Maria Goretti, only 11 years old when she was killed. Father Chris Alar, MIC says her example of forgiveness to her attacker has had  –  and still has –  a profound impact. Then hear the powerful story of Frank Ramirez who also lost a daughter at a young age but believes the way in which she died is the workmanship of an all-good and all-loving God.