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

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

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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.

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