Start Date: January 30
End Date: February 7
Feast Day: February 8
Patronage:
Victims of human trafficking, Sudan, and those seeking spiritual freedom
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer (to be said each day):
O St. Josephine Bakhita, you who knew the pain of slavery and the joy of true freedom in Christ, intercede for us. Help us to trust in the loving providence of our Adorable Jesus, no matter the trials we face. May your example of hope, forgiveness, and unwavering faith inspire us to walk the path of holiness. Obtain for us the grace to grow in charity and compassion for all who suffer.
(Mention your intention.)
Amen.
Day 1: Witness of Hope
Prayer:
O St. Josephine Bakhita, you bore the wounds of slavery yet lived with a heart full of hope. Teach us to trust in God’s promises even when life seems filled with suffering and darkness. May your unwavering faith inspire us to hope beyond our struggles, knowing that Jesus is always near. Amen.
Day 2: Model of Forgiveness
Prayer:
O gentle St. Josephine, you forgave those who caused you pain, reflecting the mercy of Jesus. Help us to let go of bitterness and resentment, embracing the freedom that forgiveness brings. May we find healing in the merciful love of our Adorable Jesus. Amen.
Day 3: Lover of the Cross
Prayer:
O faithful servant of Christ, you embraced the Cross with love, uniting your sufferings with those of our Lord. Teach us to see our trials as opportunities to grow closer to Jesus. May we carry our crosses with patience and trust in God’s plan. Amen.
Day 4: Protector of the Oppressed
Prayer:
O compassionate St. Josephine, you who endured great injustices, intercede for all who suffer from oppression, especially victims of human trafficking. Inspire us to be voices for the voiceless and lights in the darkness. May justice and peace flourish through your prayers. Amen.
Day 5: Example of Humility
Prayer:
O humble St. Josephine, you found joy in serving others with a gentle and humble heart. Teach us the beauty of humility and selflessness. May we seek not our own glory, but the glory of our Adorable Jesus in all we do. Amen.
Day 6: Heart of Gratitude
Prayer:
O grateful St. Josephine, despite your hardships, your heart overflowed with gratitude to God. Help us to recognize the blessings in our lives, even amidst trials. May we live with hearts full of thanksgiving, praising God for His goodness. Amen.
Day 7: Light in Darkness
Prayer:
O radiant St. Josephine, your faith shone brightly in the darkness of suffering. Be a light for us when we feel lost or afraid. Guide us to the Heart of Jesus, where true peace and joy are found. Amen.
Day 8: Instrument of Peace
Prayer:
O peaceful St. Josephine, your gentle presence brought comfort to many. Make us instruments of peace in a world wounded by conflict and hatred. May the peace of our Adorable Jesus reign in our hearts and flow through us to others. Amen.
Day 9: Saint of Freedom
Prayer:
O beloved St. Josephine Bakhita, you found true freedom in Christ. As we conclude this novena, we ask for the grace to surrender ourselves completely to His love. Help us to live as children of God, free from fear and filled with trust in His divine will. Amen.
Closing Prayer (to be said each day):
O St. Josephine Bakhita, faithful daughter of God, pray for us. Through your intercession, may we grow in faith, hope, and charity. Lead us closer to the Heart of our Adorable Jesus, where true freedom and peace reside. Amen.
Prayer for the Victims of Human Trafficking (to be recited each day):
O St. Josephine Bakhita, intercede for all who are trapped in situations of slavery and human trafficking. May they find freedom, healing, and hope through the mercy of God. Inspire us to work for justice and to protect the dignity of every human person. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Litany of St. Josephine Bakhita
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy
Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us
God, our heavenly Father, Have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us
God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us
Holy Mary, Pray for us
St. Joseph, Pray for us
St. Magdalen of Canossa, Pray for us
St. Josephine Bakhita, Pray for us
Flower of Sudan, Pray for us
Universal Sister, Pray for us
Model of Hope, Pray for us
Child slave, Pray for us
The Fortunate One, Pray for us
Daughter of God, Pray for us
Consecrated Virgin, Pray for us
Bride of Christ, Pray for us
Bakhita, most innocent, Pray for us
Bakhita, most forgiving, Pray for us
Bakhita, most chaste, Pray for us
Bakhita, most courageous, Pray for us
Bakhita, most free, Pray for us
Bakhita, most prayerful, Pray for us
Bakhita, most faithful, Pray for us
Reflection of Charity, Pray for us
Wonderful Storyteller, Pray for us
Lover of Children, Pray for us
Exemplar of Hospitality, Pray for us
Patient Model of Bead workers, Pray for us
Diligent Sacristan, Pray for us
Humble Porter, Pray for us
Great Cook, Pray for us
Mother Moretta, Pray for us
Missionary at heart, Pray for us
Hope of the sick, Pray for us
Comfort to soldiers, Pray for us
Pillar to anxious families, Pray for us
Protector of Schio, Pray for us
Powerful Intercessor of those in need, Pray for us
Patron of the dying, Pray for us
Tale of Wonder, Pray for us
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, Hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord.
God delivered her from slavery and given her true freedom in Christ
And made her his daughter and his bride.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, Your Son Jesus Christ, through His suffering and death on the cross, gave Himself as a gift of love for the reconciliation and salvation of all His peoples. He continues to express this love by giving us St. Josephine Bakhita. She too offered herself through her suffering in slavery. We humbly pray that through her intercession, she may obtain for us this favor which we now ask (mention your intention), for the needs of our parish community, for her brothers and sisters in Sudan, and for the whole world the gift of justice and peace. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.