The Holy Father is the father of all and I take pride in being his daughter. How I would consider myself happy and fortunate if only I could bring you comfort in all that remains to be done. On earth there could be no grater consolation for me. We assure Your Holiness that we have not forglowing as a flame, consuming yourself bit by bit if only I could during my life see you filled with that peaceful happiness which you so deserve… (to His Holiness Pope Gregory XVI).
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God, Father of mercy, who gave us Saint Josephine Bakhita like universal sister,
evangelical example of simple faith and active love,
donate also us of desire of the faith and love, according to indications of the Gospel
and hear everyone who call for her intercession.
For Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint Josephine Bakhita – pray for us
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God, our Father, the freedom of oppressed and Consoler of the poor,
who call the mans and the women from every people and nations
to experience the blessing of faith and freedom, heat into your children desire of santity,
the same that you had filled into Saint Josephine Bakhita, the virgin,
to be also faitfull to your commandment
and serve You with the same purity of heart. For Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint Josephine Bakhita – pray for us
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