1.
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!
Josephine Bakhita
2.
Seeing the sun, the moon and the stars, I said to myself, 'Who could be the Master of these beautiful things?' I felt a great desire to see him, to know him and to pay him homage.
Josephine Bakhita
Gazing at the sun, moon and stars, I wondered to myself, 'Who could be the Creator of such sublime wonders?' An intense longing stirred within me to behold Him, to recognize Him and to offer my adoration.
3.
The Lord has loved me so much: we must love everyone...we must be compassionate!
Josephine Bakhita
The Almighty has been generous to me; we must be kind and merciful to all!
4.
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!
Josephine Bakhita
'Oh Heavenly Father, if I had the ability to soar to my kin and vociferously proclaim your benevolence, how many lives would be saved!'
