Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:6-7



Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Begin Novena to St. Maria Goretti


Today we begin the Novena to St. Maria Goretti, child martyr.


St. Maria Goretti Novena Prayer

Child of God,
You who at an early age
knew life’s harshness and toil,
its sorrows and brief joys;
You who were poor, an orphan,
who loved your neighbour tirelessly,
making yourself a humble and attentive servant;
You who were kind and good, without pride,
who loved Love above all else;
You who shed your blood
so as not to betray the Lord;
You who forgave your assassin
wishing him in Paradise;

Intercede and pray for us to the Father,
so that we may consent to his holy will for us.

You who are God’s friend and see him face to face obtain the grace we are seeking from you…

We thank you Marietta, for the love of God and neighbour that you have sown in our hearts.

Amen.

3 comments:

  1. Great post. One of my favorite saints.

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  2. oh, saint Maria goretti. i am your holy follower..who moved by your Life , life of humble. couragely....we ask thee, to always be our guide in our life. to give us strenght and courage. dont let us get away from god.

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  3. dearly st Maria Goretti, we beg you for our forgiveness of sin. for our guidance. be our courage., i am moved by heart by your Being humbe in Life. shedding your blood for the sake of God's grace. always comfort us to God. help us to always stay in close to God. love our MOTHER!

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