The Inspiring Story of Maria Goretti | A Tale of Forgiveness, Martyrdom and Redemption

In Nettuno, Italy, discover the full story of St. Maria Goretti's Martyrdom and act of mercy in forgiving her murderer, Alessandro Serrenelli.
Join us as we delve into the captivating story of Maria Goretti and Alessandro Serenella, set in the small Italian village of Le Ferriere. Witness how their lives intertwined, leading to a tragic incident that transformed a once-abandoned house into a place of pilgrimage. Discover the power of forgiveness as we explore the extraordinary journey of Maria Goretti and the profound impact it had on Alessandro's life. Immerse yourself in this remarkable tale of faith, love, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Maria Goretti was canonized in the presence of her Mother and siblings in Saint Peter’s Square on July 6, 1950. Pope Pius XII proclaimed her the patron saint of chastity and victims of sexual violence.

[@christinaplantilla8426]

St Maria Goretti please pray for the children’s today to protect their purity. Amen Amen Amen 🙏

[@annacarrafiello194]

I have to admit to you that when I read about Maria.Goretti I couldnt get her out of my mind. Even today I was listening to her story. About 2 weeks ago I felt her presence here at my place. I'm not kidding. I'm being truthful. I could not believe that she had gone through so much. I will not forget you MARIA GORETTI

[@KateBates22zabu]

St Maria Goretti's feast day is July 6 in case you didn't know. She is my patron saint

[@jcsgodmother]

@@KateBates22zabu Pretty sure she helped knock down the Georgia Guidestones.

[@KateBates22zabu]

@@jcsgodmother I didn't know they were knocked down. That's awesome. Thank you

[@jcsgodmother]

@@KateBates22zabu On July 6th and 7th 2022

[@johannaadas7585]

What a sweet girl! Forgiving!

[@rebeccakaibuckle4093]

I have ever loved this young Saint when I first read about her. I pray for the grace to influence young people to emulate her life. Amen.

[@flower5396]

St. Maria Goretti please pray for all children that have been abused so they can heal their souls and protect all children from this crime. Deliver us from evil. Amen.

[@Madmen604]

A miracle of forgiveness and conversion, wow.

[@pammiesingkho1786]

Truly INDEED a miracle of FORGIVENESS-- this makes wanna sing this song in her honor: Kahanga-hanga ang iyong pangalan O Panginoon sa sangkalupaan ipinagbunyi mo ang iyong kamahalan sa buong kalangitan pinagmamasdan ko ang langit na gawa ng 'yong mga kamay ang buwan at mag bituin na sa langit iyong inilagay.

[@berniehayes1090]

Dear loving saint pray for my anxioty and mental illness. Help me to be strong. Thank you. I have found you and now I will pray to you.

[@finncollins5696]

i will pray for you , may god bless you.

[@winifredlouisadorian8702]

I was abused sexually as a very little girl, but didn't know what was happening to me. I have had flashbacks which is horrible, it has held me back in most things in my life, I'm now aged 74 and finally come to terms with what happened all those years ago. I have now forgiven this person. I will make St. Maria Gorretie my patron. God+Bless

[@paulalarcon321]

God bless you

[@Antw24]

God bless you i too was sexually abused once at 11 yrs old ive also been thru a war as a child seen lots horrific things .. as i got older and got to know the suffering pain and humiliation our lord Jesus Christ went thru for me ....it put my whole entire life into perspective ....I feel blessed for the man God has turned me into today and I owe it all to our Blessed mother Mary 🙏🏻

[@shibu7561]

We are praying for u dear

[@miyaanthony621]

May God bless you

[@dondsouza7835]

The Great almighty and loving God Father Son and the holy Spirit, Mother Mary and Saint Maria Goretti guide,protect and bless you and your family always. in Jesus name, AMEN

[@carmelherbert1622]

It is great to see the church promoting the story of this great Saint a true model for the young, Catholic schools should teach their young pupils her life story of forgiveness and purity...Would love to visit Nettuno and visit the chapel as she is my confirmation saint. I was inspired to stop at a second hand shop 20 years ago whilst travelling through a small Victorian town in Australia, it was meant to happen as I purchased a large framed picture of Maria the same image as the original holy cards printed in Italy, The picture would have originally come from Italy and I am now the proud owner as she is my confirmation Saint, she is one of my favourite Saints. St Maria Goretti pray for the Australian tv media who are promoting stories of people who live unnatural impure lifestyles...Pray that pornography be wiped out which will lead to protection of young people and women and girls especially...Heaven is weeping because of the dreadfull sins committed on earth now through uncensored material corrupting young people's minds

[@onelostlove1]

Beautiful!

[@mariclualpas1513]

Thank you Saint Maria Goretti for teaching us forgiveness . May You inspire our young generations with Your example. Amen

[@ntmn8444]

I heard her story last night at a relic presentation and was so deeply moved. God is so good, he really granted her wish. Serreneli is with her in heaven. Amazing!

[@Ronokedi]

"Heartfelt forgiveness and I want him with me in paradise" Ooohhh this lines gave me chills

[@saranagh7097]

...they give me the creeps...and set my blood on fire.

[@kanjired8195]

I loved the story of all saints. Inspiring and Amazingly beautiful 😍. St. MARIA GORRETTI PRAY FOR US. 🙏❤

[@martinalaloo5101]

St.Maria Grotti have mercy on us🙏🙏

[@marcihf217]

Saint Maria Goretti please pray for my son and all babies and children of the world. Thank you. Amen

[@cynthiamanallo6759]

St Maria Gorretti, pray for our girls in the foundation and for all the youth worldwide. Amen

[@ozgekahraman8991]

Dear sister, there is only one mediator between us and God that is the the Lord Jesus Christ! As the Saint Paul said in the Bible,Please pray through him,God bless you and keep you and your family safe.Amen

[@cynthiamanallo6759]

@@ozgekahraman8991 we have Communion of Saints in our Catholic faith.

[@ozgekahraman8991]

@@cynthiamanallo6759 i know beloved sister 💛 please read this ; 1 Timothy 2:4-6 . May god be light on your feet, protect you and keep you save, blessings sister 💛

[@Xauusdpro]

Amen Amen

[@Xauusdpro]

Amen Amen

[@debby2131]

Dear St. Maria Goretti: I feel incredibly honored to have you as my Confirmation saint! Please intercede for my daughter, Brianna, and her father, Michael. Thank you!!

[@peterkings2012]

St.Maria Gorethi Pray for us sinners...to be like Christ. You did it. Trully an example for holiness and dedication to living spirituality and humanly for the benefit of those arround us. You are my favorite saint. Today the sixth of July 2020 is your feast day. I am enjoying every moment of this day because of you. May you continue to be an example to all the youths out there....its possible to live a holy and a full life here on earth. Maria...a peasant girl did it so can we.

[@marcihf217]

Amen

[@kathleencurran7805]

She is a saint for our times.

[@danielearaujo6128]

Só Deus é santo

[@TheFofotron]

@@danielearaujo6128 Errado. "Sede santos, porque eu sou santo" (Lv 11,44). ...

[@dawnlapka2433]

I'm grateful for St. Maria and the conversion of Alessandro. My pastor once recommended these two ppl for me to receive intercession from, because I was once a victim. Without forgiveness, there's no Love. A void from relationship with God.

[@veenapaul4462]

St. Maria Goretti, give me a forgiving heart like yours.

[@veenavivian1193]

Yes, she is a Saint of forgiveness. Oh Holy Spirit bless us with the gift of forgiveness.

[@mangili.giuseppe5611]

GRAZIE PER avere ricordato LA DOLCISSIMA MARIA GORETTI. CON questo BELLISSIMO. VIDEO🙏❤️🙏⭐️🙏💐💐💐💐💐💐 MARIETTTA PREGA PER INTERCESSIONE DI GESÙ DI CONFORTARE TUTTI I MALATI ❤️‍🔥 🙏❤️‍🔥🙏🙏🙏❤️‍🔥

[@ThereseJeanne]

St Maria Goretti please pray for the girls of today and those who are trafficked in this day and age.

[@dondsouza7835]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@zacharyvandress1120]

@ThisThatTube Yes she did die but her spirit is before the beatific vision

[@flextape8661]

@ThisThatTube your brain raw

[@annamazzini1939]

cos elenco dei progetti di internet 8anni per i bambini e scritto vestire il servizio per il tuo lavoro che si fa con un divano a casa di una casa di bckduy ed in una stanza in cui si fa un divano in piscina per i lavori pubblici che

[@sandraonwuasomba7542]

Amen

[@margaretoyugi7137]

Maria Goretti my favourite Saint I celebrate my birthday on her feast Date 6/7/ Pray for our Families to live in peace and grant that we forgive always🙏🏽

[@michaelhaywood8262]

My birthday is also July 6 [1958].

[@denniskempis2599]

St. Maria gorreti pray for my family.. Give us a forgiving heart.. Thankyou for inspiring us..

[@tesfayemarimadlen4506]

St. Maria Goretti Pray for us and the whole world specialy for our children 🙏⛪🛐❤🌷💐🌻⚘🌼🌸

[@winifredlouisadorian8702]

It took me 60 years to come to terms with what happened to me. I did not tell my parents or siblings. The man was a well respected church parishioner. Who would believe me, I only told two nieces last year. I went in hospital for a heart operation and left them a letter in case I did not make it. They were shocked. They wanted me to go to the police but I said I had forgiven this person. I sometimes get flashbacks and try to put them at the back of my mind. I try not to sin not because I'm scared of whet will happen to me when I pass on but because I love God+ .He suffered so much in his last hours, the pain must have been almost unbearable but he carried on because he loved us.

[@valentinahansda3745]

Mumma Mary is interceding for you. Jesus is Blessing you. And seen your pure heart and healed your pain and everything.

[@1diamondworld]

🙏❤️🙏

[@holliss5]

I'm 82 and still suffer in silence it was my father who abused me

[@flower5396]

@@holliss5 I'm very sorry. I will pray for you and your father.

[@velanginirani6304]

St Maria Gorettee pray for my daughter's studies and health. Praise the lord. Amen, hallelujah. ✝️✝️✝️👩‍💻👩‍💻👩‍👧‍👧🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bonnerwf]

What an incredible story and what incredible statuary images laying in repose . You can feel the holiness .

[@allpraisetogodmylordandsav5255]

Wow what a great Saint, such a beautiful soul 😌❤❤❤👏 Saint Maria Goretti Pray For Us & The Whole World 😌👏🕊☘

[@marcihf217]

Amen

[@716lm]

Pray and protect our young people.

[@antoniocarlosbrandaodesa7762]

Como se pode ser ums pessoa Santa no mundo tao corropindo?So DEUS em sua misericordia

[@scorptarget]

Oh Holy St. Maria Goretti please pray for us! 🙏🏼☺️

[@shaunbarr1856]

Please pray for me

[@marcihf217]

Amen

[@rubythampi1090]

Saint Maria Goreti pray for us and help us to be as devout as you to Mother Mary and to Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord.

[@marcihf217]

Amen

[@alfreds.2335]

St Maria Goretti pray for peace and forgiveness in my family. That we may truly have the hearts of Christ as you did. 🙏

[@dannyfauzi7940]

You asked for forgiveness to the creator not to creation brother

[@alfreds.2335]

@@dannyfauzi7940 my prayer is that forgiveness will take place in the family. There has been some strife beteen family members and so i ask her to pray to the Lord that they will receive the grace they need for their hearts being soften and reconcile with each other. That we may all have the heart she had which was Jesus Christ our Lord.

[@reneeyancik8657]

@@alfreds.2335 q

[@dannyfauzi7940]

I respect your views brother and faith. I believe in God in one on one bases . And I don't need to go to between person ..a his secretary or assistant to ask something from him.

[@alfreds.2335]

@@dannyfauzi7940 I agree I don't need to go to another person I can go directly to the Lord. Can I ask you this have you ever gone to your pastor or a brother or sister and ask for prayer? If so why didn't you go directly to Jesus?

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

Another favorite Saint

[@49179]

Today is st Maria Goretti's Feast day!! Please pray for us St Maria 🙏❤️❤️

[@49179]

@victoria rook St Maria Goretti's feast day is on 6 July

[@marcihf217]

Amen

[@bradthehighwayman9956]

St. Maria Gorettis story is such a powerful true story that shows the depths of Gods love and the power of forgiveness. St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!

[@hervedavidh4117]

This story made me cry at mass, a few years ago, when the priest told this story unknown from me back then. What is more beautiful about It, is the journey of Alessandro, a beautiful journey because of Maria's forgiveness upon him.

[@elizabethwood9398]

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[@elizabethwood9398]

Ok

[@bernadettegrech7303]

A beautiful vid. Saint Maria Goretti s life and her martyrdom should be made known to all, especially the youth of today and yomorrow. Through her forgiveness, Serenelli was sorry for his deeds and died at peace with GOD. SAINT MARIA GORETTI, PRAY AND PROTECT OUR YOUNG ONES.

[@hervedavidh4117]

@@bernadettegrech7303 Amen !

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

@victoria rook He turned his life round and dedicated his life to God and became a monk. So offenders can change so don't judge people. A few years ago someone raped a poor lass and went to prison and turned to God and came out and is now a vicar in Walsall helping people so people can change.

[@mrd7275]

Truly an amazing story of St. Maria Goretti. Pray for us 🙏

[@lm3707]

Amen 🙏🌹

[@miriamsamaniego3335]

I’ve loved St. Maria Goretti since I was a child and first read about her. I often pray to her and ask her for relief from any impure thoughts. St. Maria, please help my girls to imitate your modesty and purity of thought, word and deed. I love you, and ask for your intercession to Our Blessed Virgin Mother, so pure, that She can aid my children and help them to get on the path of righteousness and live their lives with purity of heart, mind, body and soul, that they may one day share in the love of Heaven and meet you and Our Queen of Heaven. May St. Michael the Archangel defend us in this battle and throw out satan and his minions from this Earth. Amen.

[@Arpege92]

What an amazing and inspiring story! I'm truly humbled! God bless!

[@daisyd2392]

St Maria Goretti, Pray for Us 🙏✝️🕊❤️

[@bonny5157]

Dear Saint Maria Gorety please bless me and my family and my wife with a gift of a child

[@shafur3]

So beautiful little Saint. Please pray for me and us. Amen 🙏

[@MariaLacsamana-ik3in]

St. Maria goretti pray for us who like you had suffered a lot but never gave up for the great love for the lord & our blessed virgin mother amen

[@EmyxChannel24]

St.Maria Goretti, pray for us. Amen..

[@annaanunciacaoleventoglu6251]

I cry all the time I read about Santa Maria Goretti and São Tarcísio.

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Emotional 😭 story. Amen 🙏🏻

[@dondsouza7835]

SAINT MARIA GORETTI, have pity on us, forgive and have mercy on us, please heed to our prayers and pray and intercede for us.

[@Daisy2658h]

Pls pray to Jesus

[@dondsouza7835]

@@Daisy2658h AMEN, PRAISE BE TO JESUS NOW AND EVERMORE, MAMA MARY intercede for us and ask the almighty good, merciful, loving,compassionate lord to help her wayward children. We too pray to lord Jesus to be merciful and have pity on us. Heal and protect us always. AMEN

[@kmajor7474]

Jesus is the one who I pray to. I am thankful for the great things He has done. I no longer live but Christ lives in me. 💖🙏🌟 The Holy Spirit guides my way.

[@dondsouza7835]

@@kmajor7474 AMEN

[@sandydepiedras6372]

@@kmajor7474 may the saints and Angel's offer your prayers to Christ.... Amen

[@stelladuranbalanta9260]

Cuida e intercede por nuestros niños y niñas ante las asechanzas del enemigo 🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelvasquez9677]

We must pray for respect for holy purity any day of great depravity. Pray to st. John the apostle. Maria goretti Gemma galgani.

[@tatin503]

May Saint Maria Goretti help the young people of today...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joeantony2760]

What an amazing virtue. God was glorified with Maria Goretti’s life.

[@animatopno8272]

St Maria Gorettee pray for my daughter Alice that she may get good life partner and her job may be blessed saved by your grace and blessings 🙏

[@marielivingstone5369]

St.Maria. Goretti I love You. Please look after my grandchildren and always keep them safe. I hope someday to visit your hometown. Thank you. Nr. Ireland.

[@olgierdogden4742]

The story has brought tears to my eyes.

[@coeursouffle]

im 14 yo girl i was abused sexually by my Physical Education teacher,so hard to forgive him,that a very sad past in my life :(((((( i will make st maria gorretti as my patron St maria gorretti pray for me and every girls amen🙏

[@quercus5398]

Call her name,when ever in need.

[@Laugh_73]

Someday you will realize that we don't forgive to make that person's actions ok, it is to let go of what hurt us and bring peace to ourselves. ❤

[@quercus5398]

@@Laugh_73 piece is achieved by accepting the laws of nature......find confort in life’s realities do not dwell on negativity.....remove all hostilities,blend in with other living things,caress do not destroy, the human touch is a powerful medicine....the hug, a recharge for the soul !

[@flower5396]

Prayer will set you free. I will pray for your inner peace. God bless you.

[@mariagraziaamore3229]

Santa Maria Goretti proteggi i miei genitori e la mia famiglia e tutte le ragazze che si trovano in pericolo sta vicino a tutto il mondo xquesta pandemia fa che finisca presto ♥️🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@alynreduban1745]

Saint Maria Gorethi please help us to pray.

[@FRAGIORGIO1]

Santa Maria Goretti, prega per noi e per tutte le ragazze e bambine !

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Bless St. Maria Goretti. Amen 🙏🏻 🇵🇷🇺🇸🙏🏻.

[@leorabach1396]

What a beautiful Soul and What an Exceptional Human Being.

[@alicelira9592]

St Maria pray for my mental health to heal from trauma

[@MrFossil367ab45gfyth]

This saint is an inspiration to all! Truly this is an example of God's infinite mercy.

[@alq95]

Im a boy but st maria goretti is my favorite saint

[@JayJay-yz5gb]

St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!

[@olivialaferriere1489]

Maria Goretti is still the best Saint we all knew, pray and love

[@carolineflanagan6855]

So beautiful such grace love and forgiveness yes there is hope for us all if we just pray and ask for a change of heart

[@user-qy3nz5lo9q]

St. Maria Gorretti pray for me, my family, friends, and the whole world.

[@juliesantaelena449]

St Maria Goretti please pray for us, have mercy on me and pray for my sickness that healing comes to me.

[@stargirl3459]

Plead in the name of Jesus Christ and see whar happen, st.maria did not die on the cross for ur sins God did

[@valentinahansda3745]

@@stargirl3459 yes it is true that Jesus died for our us on the cross. He is healer. But St Maria Goretti intercede for her sickness to Jesus The Only Healer. Saints only intercede for us when we ask for help, mercy and healing Jesus is the one who heals. So there is nothing wrong to plead to Saints they are our intercessors. Who intercede for us to Jesus.

[@valentinahansda3745]

Jesus only healer. Other ways we can say they are praying for us all the time.

[@flextape8661]

@@stargirl3459 SAINT RECEIVE PRAYERS AND SEND IT TO JESUS. SAINTS ARE THE COMMUNICATION TOWER BETWEEN HUMANS AND GOD

[@annalupis7921]

I went to see her remains in Nettuno.She was so beautiful. I was born and lived in Rome so it was easy to travel by train

[@quercus5398]

Marietta Bella,now that I know you I will never forget you.

[@priscillaashton4304]

Dear Maria Gorretti please pray for the children who have been molested or raped and were too young to try and protect themselves and no adults to protect them.. Their virginity was compromised. Their innocence stolen and many led into sin. Have any of these children been canonized?

[@adrianfugle1738]

St Maria Goretti please pray for me and my family, God bless you always Maria Goretti, Amen

[@lizzapaolia959]

What a beautiful lady. That guy makes me sick to my stomach. God bless her, thank you for sharing this video 👌🙏👌

[@Laura-tp8wz]

St Maria is an example for all. May she be at peace. 🙏

[@ninavarnava6781]

Please st Maria Gearotti 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻end all this COVID that’s hit the world and look after those families that have lost love ones over this.✝️🙏🏻🌹

[@michaelmcevoy5282]

ST MARIA GORETTI PLEASE PROTECT OUR CHILDREN ❤🌹🕊

[@rosemaryowobi4980]

Dear saint maria gorreti my patron saint, pray 4 us

[@kimmaddison8686]

I had never heard of Maria before untill tonight when I was thinking about all who did me harm in my life then I found her story about forgiveness

[@remycraies4481]

Lord Jesus Christ Bless my family my son my wife and me with peace, unity and Good health AMEN

[@rajeenijeesh8042]

St Maria Gorretti, I pray for my son protect him from all bad companies and evil desires

[@silvanadibiase1947]

St Maria please pray for me Please grant me a miracle healing today thank you so much🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jamesshirima5752]

St Mary goretti pray for us

[@salvesterporahiape4328]

Maria goreti pray for us

[@petersweeney3238]

I've been loving Her forever, and I know she loves me ,that's mind blowing,like God

[@mariaarul9992]

St maria goretty pray for me healing from skin problems with my body and face Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-uo9vy8jq5l]

Santa Marietta, aiutaci. Conduca i nostri fratelli e sorelle sulla via di santita, lontano dalle insidie del nemico, specialmente I peccati sessuali.

[@jerrydemonteverde3902]

Thanks and Godbless

[@phyllisalexander1012]

Fascinated by her life I graduated from St Maria Goretti High School. Pray I see her in Heaven one day🙏

[@MariaMartinez-kg6ns]

Thank you it beutifull video god bless you always

[@chenchonmorsephang907]

Saint mariya g thank you for your love n care

[@brattyyoung1917]

Amen!!!❤❤❤

[@allpraisetogodmylordandsav5255]

Viva Cristo Rey 😌👏❤❤❤🕊☘

[@yohanesusboko6473]

What an inspirational life! St Maria Goretti prays for us! Greetings to all christians! Yohanes, Timor-Leste.

[@world.of.hemant]

Pray for me St. Maria Goretti

[@georgeoduor-lg1il]

Thank you holy spirit amen

[@xaviervictor4517]

Maria goretti pray for me and all that we may live pure lives thanks

[@jeanraphael6935]

Thank you Lord Jesus.God of love,mercy and forgiveness. Pray for us Ste Maria from heaven.

[@margarethhuapcent1270]

Thank you Mommy Mary! Thank you Jesús Christ!👼😇😇😇

[@dennisbrauer3322]

Pray for me that my lungs and health are restored.

[@animatopno8272]

St Maria Goreette please pray for me that I may healed by arthritis.