Saint Maria Goretti, our patron and model,

you inspire us with your courage and purity of heart. 

Pray for us;  help us to be respctful of ourselves and others. 

Through your intersession may we become a people who forgive one another as you

forgave your attacker.  May our families our parish, and our world experience

the unity and peace  that healing and forgivness offer. 

We ask this in Jesus name. 

Amen.