St. Maria Teresa Goretti

You can become a saint as well, If you can live for Christ; Declared, you can be saint on earth, If you can die, for Him. You can be saint at any age, Living life righteously; Both martyrs, saints are holy souls, God-chosen for His ways. The girl defying rape in life, Became its patron saint; Maria Goretti had turned Chastity's patroness. She stayed a virgin unto death, Resisting mortal sin; She gave her attacker, lilies That melted in dream's hands. God glorifies martyrs and saints, In His abode heaven; He forgives sins of sinners all, Who plead for forgiveness. July 6th, Feast of the Saint Copyright by Dr John Celes 6-07-2014