"The whole of my life has been God’s gift” Kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery, Saint Bakhita held onto hope through her suffering. When she looked to the stars and sun, she knew that there must be a Master of the universe and her desire to know God shaped the course of her life. Come listen to this extraordinary story of forgiveness and the pursuit of joy from the incredible Saint Bakhita!  Parental Guidance Note: We start the story of Josephine Bakhita with the scene of her and her friend being kidnapped by slave traders. Parents can pre-screen 4:50-6:45 and review for sensitive younger ears. Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/