St. Josephine Bakhita

O God, who led Saint Josephine Bakhita

from abject slavery to the dignity of being your daughter and a bride of Christ,

grant, we pray, that by her example

we may show constant love for the Lord Jesus crucified, remaining steadfast in charity

and prompt to show compassion.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.