Lives of Saints & Servants of God

Maria Goretti

Teenage Martyr

MacNiven-Johnston, Glynn

Teenage martyr for chastity

In 1902 in an Italian village a young girl, Maria Goretti, was murdered during a sexual attack. Her killer, Alessandro Serenelli, himself a teenager, was a close neighbour well known to her and her family. He had been threatening her for some time. What does it mean, how can it help, to say that she is a virgin and martyr? This is an often misunderstood and sentimentalised story. When many parents and teenagers strive for a balanced view of sexuality, of personal integrity, of Christian family life, and forgiveness to those who do irreparable harm, Maria's story speaks powerfully and authentically. It echoes John Paul's cry to today's youth - 'Do not be afraid to be saints!'

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Price: £1.95 / $2.93

A6 paperback    32 Pages

Dimensions: 10.5x14.8cm

Product Code: B398

ISBN-13: 9781860820250

ISBN-10: 1860820255

20th Century Martyrs

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