What St. Josephine Bakhita Meant by Being Loved Without Fear
“I am definitively loved, and whatever happens to me—I am awaited by this Love.”
— St. Josephine Bakhita
“I am definitively loved, and whatever happens to me—I am awaited by this Love” reflects the deep peace and freedom St. Josephine Bakhita discovered through her faith — a trust rooted in the certainty of God’s love.
Who Said “I Am Definitively Loved”?
This quote is attributed to St. Josephine Bakhita (c. 1869–1947), a Sudanese-born saint who endured slavery and suffering before finding freedom and faith in Christ, eventually becoming a religious sister.
What Does “I Am Definitively Loved” Mean?
St. Bakhita’s words express a profound spiritual truth: that our identity is not defined by our past, our wounds, or our circumstances, but by God’s unchanging love.
To be “definitively loved” means that this love is certain, permanent, and not dependent on anything we do or experience. It is a love that cannot be taken away.
Her statement that she is “awaited by this Love” points to a deep trust in God’s presence — not only in the present moment, but in whatever lies ahead. Whether in suffering or peace, she believed she would always be met by God.
Having endured immense hardship, Bakhita’s confidence in love was not theoretical — it was lived. She shows that even the deepest suffering can be transformed when it is met by the love of God.
Why This Quote Still Matters Today
In a world where many struggle with uncertainty, fear, and questions of identity, St. Bakhita offers a powerful message of hope: you are already loved, and you are never alone.
When we trust in God’s love, fear begins to lose its power.
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Walking with St. Josephine Bakhita
— a daily journey of healing, trust, and discovering the freedom of being loved.
