In 1877, Josephine was kidnapped by Arab slave traders. Bakhita, which means “fortunate”, was the name given to her by her kidnappers.Sold in the markets of El Obeid and Khartoum, she experienced the physical and moral humiliations and sufferings of slavery. Amen.St. In this novena I humbly ask for Almighty God, through the intercession of Saint Bakhita, grant us an open and free heart; help us to be content with everything and never lose heart, hoping, in everything and for everything, in our ‘Paron’ (Master). Her amicable voice, which had the infection and rhythm of music of her country, was pleasing to the little ones, comforting to the poor and suffering and encouraging to those who knocked at the institute’s door.Her humility, simplicity and constant smile won the hearts of all the citizens. Through Christ Our Lord. St. Josephine Bakhita was born in Sudan in 1869. In this novena I humbly ask for Almighty God, through the intercession of Saint Bakhita, enwrap us with your meekness and patience so as to enjoy your peace even when things are not as we would like them to be. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. She put her faith in Christ and was baptized in 1890.She discerned the call to religious life and became a Canossian Daughter of Charity. Heavenly Father, through the intercession of Saint Bakhita, give us always a hunger and thirst for holiness so that everyone may be saved and come to know and love Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Bakhita asked and obtained permission to go with him and a friend of his, a certain Mr. Augusto Michieli.
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Saint Josephine Margaret Bakhita was born around 1869 in the Darfur region of Sudan. Saint Josephine Bakhita was born to a wealthy family in Sudan in 1869. She eventually gained her freedom, became Catholic and entered religious life with the Canossian Daughters of Charity.
On 8 December 1896 Josephine Bakhita was consecrated forever to God, whom she called by the sweet name of “the Master!”. What a great grace it is to know God!”, she said.As she grew older she expereinced long, painful years of sickness. Amen.St. St Bakhita's is a pastoral care centre and meeting place for the Sudanese Australian Catholic Community in Sydney. Pray, Pray, Pray, with sincere heart for discernment to understand the hidden side of the unfolding events in these end times. Saint Bakhita, Pray for us! Through Christ Our Lord. She did not know how to express her joy that day. 4 Help 888-373-7888 For the first time since the day she was kidnapped, she realized with pleasant surprise that no one used the lash when giving her orders; instead, she was treated with love and cordiality. Josephine Bakhita, you who lived your daily life with joyful faith, pray for us!In You, Lord, I place my hope, I raise my spirit to my God. Amen.St. Amen.St. She calls Communion in hand "the work of the devil." Amen.St. Her last words were: Our lady! This African flower, who knew the anguish of kidnapping and slavery, bloomed marvelously in Italy, in response to God’s grace, with the Daughters of Charity, where everyone still calls her “Mother Moretta” (our Black Mother”). Mother Bakhita continued to witness to faith, goodness and Christian hope. Through Christ Our Lord. The fame of her sanctity has spread to all the continents and many receive graces through her intercession.Josephine Bakhita was beatified on 17 May 1992, and Canonized on 1 October 2000.Loving God, rewarder of the humble, you blessed St. Josephine Bakhita with charity and patience.May her prayers help us, and her example inspire us to carry our cross and to love you always.Pour upon us the spirit of wisdom and love with which you filled St. Josephine Bakhita.By serving you as she did, may we please you by our faith and our actions.Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The next pope will serve the antichrist.No more of extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, no more of Communions in the hand!—Tuesday, October 30, 2018, message to Fr. In the Sudanese capital, Bakhita was bought by an Italian consul, Callisto Legnani.