😇 [SAINTS] St. Josephine Bakhita: Generous Spirit Forged Through Suffering

Learning GENEROSITY from the greats

Liturgical Note:
St. Josephine Bakhita’s feast day on February 8 is also the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking. Her life inspires us to pray for the freedom and dignity of all those suffering in modern-day slavery, as well as to extend generosity in our prayers and actions for justice.

What’s below:

• brief story of St. Josephine’s life

• forgiveness challenge

• journaling questions and prayer

• prompts to go further in generosity

Generosity Through Suffering

Born in Sudan, St. Josephine Bakhita was kidnapped and enslaved as a child, enduring unimaginable cruelty at the hands of her captors. Yet, instead of becoming bitter, she allowed her suffering to transform her heart.