Boise, ID:
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This report is the second in a two-part story from team leader Lucy in Boise, Idaho
Several families with 3-4 small children each went by. All the parents said no. Then, out of the last such family passing by, one young girl dropped back to get a Rosary anyway. “Only if it’s okay with your mom,” we cautioned. Then the mother came back, too, and gave permission. The girl chose a blue Rosary that matched her doll’s dress, but hurried away before we could give her the pamphlet on how to pray it. Blessed Mother, ask your Son to bless that girl and, through the Rosary, lead her whole family to your Son and salvation
“Richard” was perhaps a first-time visitor. On a bicycle, he was headed to a university library since it would be open late. He talked loudly, cheerfully, and at length with Chuck. Richard had been homeless for seven years, although currently housed. Unfortunately, he was in denial about the causes of his homelessness and felt it was not a problem to have a drink whenever he wanted. At the encouragement of a social worker, who happened to be Catholic, he was attending church again. We encouraged him to persevere in his connection to the Body of Christ and offered him a Rosary, which he declined saying he was a non-Catholic Christian and “didn’t need one”. He also told us he was an avid reader but was between books, so we suggested he try a Scott Hahn book and spelled Hahn for him several times. Pray that Richard admits his addiction and perseveres in being part of a faith community.
Please pray for us again today? Ask God to send people to us with their hearts prepared to perceive their need for Our Savior Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church, and that much good fruit for His Kingdom comes of today’s effort.
Praised be Jesus Christ!