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February 8, 2022

Josephine Bakhita

Sisterhood of Saints: Josephine Bakhita

February 8, 2022

St. Josephine Bakhita shows us that mercy and love can conquer the evils of our world.

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Radical Amazement

February 8, 2022
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel believed that “radical amazement” was at the heart of spirituality. What amazes and inspires you today?
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Retired pope asks forgiveness in response to Munich abuse report

February 8, 2022
At the age of 94, Retired Pope Benedict XVI said he knows he will soon stand before God's judgment and he prayed that he would be forgiven for his shortcomings, including in handling allegations of clerical sexual abuse.
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Stained Glass window of Saint Josephine Bakhita

Saint Josephine Bakhita

February 8
Kidnapped at the age of nine and being too terrified to remember her name, Saint Josephine Bakhita acquired the name “Bakhit” which means “fortunate one.”
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