Saint Maria Goretti is an outstanding Saint. She lived a harsh life, but still had a heart to forgive. She was so magnificent and Maria is respected by so many people and so deeply for her actions. I chose her as my saint because she is such a great role model. Saint Maria Goretti was born on October 16, 1890 in Corinaldo, Italy. She died on July 6, 1902 in Nettuno, Italy. When she was born, her family knew they were poor and that Maria would have to start working at a young age. There were also diseases going around that would eventually affect their family. When Maria was nine, her father passed away from malaria. Maria’s family moved into a house with another family. The other family consisted of a man, Giovanni Serenelli and his 19-year-old…show more content… One of the first miracles was when a construction worker got his foot crushed by a stone. It couldn't be repaired and there was an amputation scheduled for the next morning. At that time, there were holy cards with a prayer for Saint Maria’s canonization being distributed in Italy. The worker’s wife took one and wrapped it around his foot with a bandage. The next morning when the doctors were getting ready for the amputation, they saw that the worker’s foot was completely healed. He had returned back to work later that day. There have been many things devoted to the courageous Saint Maria Goretti. There are many schools and churches across the world named after her. Some of them in the U.S. are in Texas, California, and Indiana. Maria Goretti’s feast day is July 6. She was canonized on June 24, 1950. Many things had moved the Church to name Maria a saint. First of all, she had forgiven her murderer while she was dying. She had prayed that Alessandro would be with her in heaven when he died. Secondly, she was only 11 when this happened. Many people, even grownups, wouldn't be able to do such a thing. But this young girl had the will and compassion to forgive the one who raped her and killed her. Maria was extremely courageous and she's a great influence to others. Maria did not undergo a major conversion throughout her life because she was very young when she passed. If there was a conversion, it would probably be
