St Maria Goretti (July 6) died while resisting a rape. Her murderer later repented and had a vision of the Virgin Mary
Topic: St Maria Goretti
Daily readings: July 4 – July 10
Posted on Friday, 2 July 2010
Scripture readings for the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
St Maria Goretti, who died defending her virginity, should be an inspiration for Aids charities
She could join Terrence Higgins as a figurehead for those who are trying to eradicate HIV/Aids