Saint Josephine Bakhita - Patroness of Sudan
Table of Contents
Volume LXIV, No.1
Serial No. 120
Serial No. 120
Feature
Other Articles
On the cover,
The cover is an artist rendition depicting Saint Josephine Bakhita as a slave in her native land of Sudan. Behind her is a slave caravan and her beloved continent of Africa. She is holding chains representing her years in slavery and the crucifix which was given to her before her Baptism.
Saint Josephine Bakhita: Flower of the African Desert
The life of Saint Josephine Bakhita is a journey of incredible grace. She was kidnapped, abused, and sold into slavery. However, what could have been fuel for a deep and lasting hatred turned to be the greatest blessing of her life. By the grace of God and help from some faithful friends she found forgiveness and peace in the Catholic Faith. Her key to heroic sanctity: living her life day by day with Jesus, her true Master.
Prayer for Our Enemies
One of the greatest marks of true Catholic charity is offering special prayer for those who persecute us. We should pray for their conversions and help them to get to Heaven.
Our Guardian Angels
From the time we were born God has given each one of us a guardian angel to watch over, protect, and love us. Are we aware of just how much our angelic friends do for us and what we owe them in return?
Cheerfulness
Saint Teresa of Avila once exclaimed, “From sourfaced saints, good Lord, deliver us!” The important virtue of cheerfulness springs from our Catholic Faith. Inspire others to be cheerful by being an Apostle of Cheerfulness!
Little Saints
God gives everyone the grace to become a saint and saints are not just people whom we read about— they are ordinary people we come across in daily life.
The Dolors of Mary
In expressions of loving devotion, Saint Alphonsus reveals that the Sorrowful Heart of Mary was truly the heart of a martyr. She indeed suffered a long martyrdom, a martyrdom which lasted her whole life.
Hope
This supernatural virtue intrinsically links those of Faith and Charity while giving us a foretaste of our heavenly reward if we trust in God and His promises.
Plainly Speaking
A word from the Superior.
On the cover,
The cover is an artist rendition depicting Saint Josephine Bakhita as a slave in her native land of Sudan. Behind her is a slave caravan and her beloved continent of Africa. She is holding chains representing her years in slavery and the crucifix which was given to her before her Baptism.
Feature
Saint Josephine Bakhita: Flower of the African Desert
The life of Saint Josephine Bakhita is a journey of incredible grace. She was kidnapped, abused, and sold into slavery. However, what could have been fuel for a deep and lasting hatred turned to be the greatest blessing of her life. By the grace of God and help from some faithful friends she found forgiveness and peace in the Catholic Faith. Her key to heroic sanctity: living her life day by day with Jesus, her true Master.
Other Articles
Prayer for Our Enemies
One of the greatest marks of true Catholic charity is offering special prayer for those who persecute us. We should pray for their conversions and help them to get to Heaven.
Our Guardian Angels
From the time we were born God has given each one of us a guardian angel to watch over, protect, and love us. Are we aware of just how much our angelic friends do for us and what we owe them in return?
Cheerfulness
Saint Teresa of Avila once exclaimed, “From sourfaced saints, good Lord, deliver us!” The important virtue of cheerfulness springs from our Catholic Faith. Inspire others to be cheerful by being an Apostle of Cheerfulness!
Little Saints
God gives everyone the grace to become a saint and saints are not just people whom we read about— they are ordinary people we come across in daily life.
The Dolors of Mary
In expressions of loving devotion, Saint Alphonsus reveals that the Sorrowful Heart of Mary was truly the heart of a martyr. She indeed suffered a long martyrdom, a martyrdom which lasted her whole life.
Hope
This supernatural virtue intrinsically links those of Faith and Charity while giving us a foretaste of our heavenly reward if we trust in God and His promises.
Plainly Speaking
A word from the Superior.