St. Maria Goretti
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My Lord, Why do things so innocent have to pass with such wickedness?
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Love this saint <3
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...naming a kid "Che" or "Malcolm."
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Yeah, that'd be her. She ended up becoming a nun, although I can't remember which order she joined.
I may be completely nuts here, but I've always theorized that Maria's full name -- Maria Theresa -- was a political statement. After Garibaldi annexed the Papal States, many pious Italians were very bitter at their new secular government. "Maria Theresa" is the name of a very famous empress of Austria, a country Italy considered an enemy. Back then, naming a child after her might have...
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Yes, that's the painting. I know it's in the hospital room where she died. just didn't know there was a shrine there by a certain name.
Documentaries
14 Flowers of Pardon
Love's Bravest Choice
White and Crimson Rose of Jesus- by Bob and Penny Lord
I sent websites earlier with these but I don't see them posted.
St. Maria Goretti, patron saint of chastity, pray for us.
angelamwatts 1 year ago 3
I'd like to think she was named after the Virgin Mary and St.Teresa.
Bimallove 2 years ago