{"product_id":"saint-maria-goretti-wikicleva-press-9798328384865","title":"Saint Maria Goretti: The Inspirational Life Story of Saint Maria Goretti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet Maria Goretti, the young Italian girl who defied the evil intentions of her attacker and changed the course of history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring biography tells the story of Maria Goretti's remarkable life, from her childhood in Ancona, Italy, to her tragic death at the age of 11, and her subsequent canonization as a saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1890, \u003ci\u003eSaint Maria Goretti\u003c\/i\u003e was a devout and compassionate child who lived her faith with simplicity and generosity. Her kindness and goodness inspired those around her, and her parents, Luigi and Assunta, were proud of their daughter's strong character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTragedy struck when Maria was just 11 years old. While her family was away, Maria was brutally attacked by her neighbor, Alessandro Serenelli, who had been pursuing her for months. Despite her young age, Maria refused to yield to her attacker's demands, choosing instead to defend her purity and her faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaria's sacrifice and bravery in the face of death earned her the respect and admiration of her community, and her case was championed by the Catholic Church. Her attacker, Alessandro, was eventually converted and became a devout Catholic, and Maria's canonization as a saint was celebrated in 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the inspiring story of Maria Goretti's life, death, and legacy, exploring the themes of faith, forgiveness, and martyrdom. With its uplifting message and powerful storytelling, \u003ci\u003eSaint Maria Goretti\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on their own journey of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wikicleva Press, Luther Maximillian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798328384865\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/13\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 476\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.96d","brand":"Wikicleva Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46767322202367,"sku":"9798328384865","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f52238f4-018b-42dc-84d0-29c0d490f789.jpg?v=1744169479","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/saint-maria-goretti-wikicleva-press-9798328384865","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}