Maria Goretti (ebook)

Glynn MacNiven-Johnston

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Teenage martyr for chastity, Maria died following a sexual attack. Her story speaks powerfully of forgiving the unforgivable. It echoes John Paul II’s cry to today’s youth – ‘Do not be afraid to be saints!’

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CTS Product Code: B398Please refer to this code when ordering over the phone Category: ISBN: 9781860820250
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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 II's cry to today's youth – 'Do not be afraid to be saints!'

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Weight 0.020 kg
Dimensions 105 × 148 mm
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Subtitle Teenage Martyr
Product Format Paperback
Pages 32
Publication Date 1997-01-01