June 6
María Laura Mainetti, martyr (1939–2000)
Martyr
Practical advice
Forgive an offense today from the heart and ask for those who have hurt you, without justifying the evil committed.
Biography
An Italian nun of the Daughters of the Cross, María Laura Mainetti was a teacher, educator and spiritual guide to many young people. On June 6, 2000, she left her community to help a girl who pretended to need her; Three teenagers took her to a secluded place and murdered her in a satanic rite. While receiving the blows and wounds, she prayed and forgave her attackers. His death crowned a life dedicated to seeking the face of Christ in every young person.
Example of
FortitudeFaithfulnessSacrifice