The Catholic Church in England and Wales observes the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, 8th February, as a Day of Prayer for Victims of Trafficking and those who work to combat it.
ST JOSEPHINE BAKHITA
‘The Lucky One’
Born: 1869 Darfur, Sudan
Died: 8 February 1947 Italy
O God, who led Saint Josephine Bakhita from abject slavery to the dignity of being your daughter and a bride of Christ, grant, we pray, that by her example we may show constant love for the Lord Jesus crucified, remaining steadfast in charity and prompt to show compassion.
Through Christ our Lord.
St Josephine Bakhita: Pray for us
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