St. Josephine Bakhita was born a slave in Sudan during the 1800s. She spent years living a life of suffering, but eventually, the Canossian Daughters of Charity helped her find freedom. It was because of their guidance and witness to the Catholic faith that she came to know, love, and serve God and became a nun herself.

Quote: 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! - St. Josephine

In 1916, these sibling saints from Fatima were blessed to see visions of Our Lady while tending sheep in the fields. They are two of the youngest Catholic saints both having died of influenza while still children. Though young, they left an impact on many and countless miracles are attributed to their intercession.

Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. - Prayer of Our Lady of Fatima

Traditionally, February is set aside to grow in devotion to the Holy Family. Do this by making a consecration to the Holy Family.

"O Jesus, our most loving Saviour! Thou Who was sent down from Heaven to enlighten the world by Thy teaching and example, and Who didst will to pass the greater part of Thy holy life in Nazareth, subject to Mary and Joseph, and thereby didst hallow the household which was to be the pattern for all Christian families, do Thou in Thy goodness receive our household which this day consecrates itself to Thee. Protect and guard us, strengthen us in Thy holy fear, establish in our hearts the peace and concord of Christian Charity, so that each one of us becoming like to the Divine model of Thy family, may be sharers of eternal joy.
O Mary, most loving Mother of Jesus Christ, our Mother, through thy love and mercy intercede, that Jesus receive this act of Consecration, and pour out upon us His graces and blessings.
O Joseph, most holy Guardian of Jesus and Mary, help us by thy prayers in all our necessities, both of body and soul; that together with the Blessed Virgin Mary and thyself we shall praise and thank Jesus Christ, our Divine Redeemer."
(Found in The Purgatorian Manual)

Spend February growing in devotion to the Holy Family and also starting habits of holiness within your own family.

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