 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. My dear brothers and sisters, as we gather together this day to celebrate and to share in these sacred mysteries of our faith, we are also celebrating the memorial of St. Maria Goretti, virgin and martyr. And now, as we gather before this holy altar, let us prepare our hearts to receive our Lord, seeking forgiveness, mercy, and peace.