February 8: Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin—Optional Memorial

Read entire reflection online >>>February 8: Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin—Optional Memorial1869–1947Patron Saint of Sudan and human-trafficking survivorsCanonized October 1, 2000 by Saint Pope John Paul IILiturgical Color: White (Purple if Lenten Weekday)Quote: If I was to meet those slave-traders that abducted me and those who tortured me, I’d kneel down to them to kiss their hands, because, if it had not have been for them, I would not have become a Christian and religious woman. ~Saint Josephine BakhitaPrayer:Saint Josephine, you endured unimaginable cruelty from earthly masters. Through it all, you sought out the God Who continuously spoke to you from within. When you met this glorious God within the Catholic faith, you refused to serve anyone other than Him. Please pray for me, that I may allow God to transform every hardship in my life into a source of His grace and transforming mercy. Saint Josephine Margaret Fortunata, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.Image: Vatican