|
1869 |
Born in OLGOSSA,
a village in DARFUR, Sudan (Africa). |
|
1875 |
Kidnapped, sold
as a slave more than once. |
|
1883 |
Sold to the
Italian Consul, Callisto Legnani. |
|
1885 |
Traveled to
Italy. Given to Augusto Michieli. |
|
1888 |
Stayed in Venice
at the Catechumenate run by the Canossian Sisters. |
|
1890 |
9 January:
Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion in Venice. |
|
1893 |
Entered the
Canossian Novitiate in Venice. |
|
1896 |
Religious
Profession - Verona. |
|
1902 |
Transferred to
SCHIO. |
|
1927 |
10 August:
Perpetual Profession Venice. |
|
1947 |
8 February: Holy
Death - Schio. |
|
1978 |
1st December:
Decree on the heroism of her virtues. |
|
1992 |
17 May:
Beatification St. Peter's Square, Rome. |
|
1997 |
30 August: A
relic of Saint Bakhita was sealed in the Alter Table of the
Mother of Africa Chapel. |
|
2000 |
1 October -
Canonization |
Listening to What Bakhita Says
I have given everything
to my Master: He will take care of me… The best thing for us is not what
we consider best, but what the Lord wants of us!
I received the Sacrament of Baptism with such joy that only angels could
describe…
O Lord, if I could fly to my people and tell them of your Goodness at the
top of my voice: oh, how many souls would be won!
If I were to meet the slave-traders who kidnapped me and even those who
tortured me, I would kneel and kiss their hands, for if that did not
happen, I would not be a Christian and Religious today…
The Lord has loved me so much: we must love everyone… we must be
compassionate!
I can truly say that it was a miracle I did not die, because the Lord has
destined me for greater things…
Mary protected me even before I knew her!
When a person loves another dearly, he desires strongly to be close to
the other: therefore, why be afraid to die? Death brings us to God! |
PRAYER
O Holy Trinity,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
we thank you for the gifts
of humility and charity
which you bestowed on
Blessed Josephine Bakhita
Deign to glorify her
for her singular virtues
and grant the prayers
of those who invoke her,
Amen |
