Boise, ID
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The following is a continuation of yesterday’s story, which comes to us from team leader Lucy with our team in Boise, ID:
Later on in the day, two elderly people stopped, the man declaring, “She’s the Catholic. She’ll want that stuff.” The woman is a life-long Catholic, but cannot drive, and so depends on her neighbor (the man) to get her places. He, an anti-Catholic, seemed to just want a listening ear. So, when the lady went off to a certain restaurant, he stayed on, chatting with Chuck. The man’s name is “Mark” and he spent a long time telling Chuck about a political protest they were heading for, several cat jokes, and expansive descriptions of his medical problems. His faith was directly connected to his political opinions. Pray that Mark will put his faith in the person of Christ Jesus and that his neighbor will remain firm in her Faith!
Two boys in their late teens began to simply pass by the table. But the tall one paused and stepped back. Although not familiar with the Rosary, he said he believed in Jesus, but also implying that he needed to take his faith more seriously. His friend, though smiling, stayed at a distance to wait. After choosing his Rosary and listening to our encouragement to seek Christ in prayer, the tall young man stood silently staring at the table. So, we asked him if he wanted any of the pamphlets or prayer cards. He replied by asking, “what do you think I should take?” So we handed him the pamphlet on “The Problem of Evil and Suffering”, saying it would help him reconcile the existence of a good God and bad things happening to us. He was polite and thankful and seemed open to renewing his faith and seeking Christ in the Rosary. Please pray that he will hear the Holy Spirit’s call and follow the Lord.
A man started coming from the arena toward our table. Notably, he was wearing everyday clothes (as opposed to the quite formal attire worn by members of the religious sect). Before he came close enough to hear us, however, an usher from the gathering, wearing the conspicuous bright-orange lanyard, grabbed him by the elbow and steered him back inside the convention hall. Yes, not all religions are the same. May Our Lord lead that entire group out of error and into His true Church!
An older non-Catholic Christian couple stopped to thank us for being there. The woman admonished us to read the Bible. “Every day!” I added. Then the man started to talk enthusiastically about a non-Catholic Bible Study that uses a rabbinic method to teach. After asking the man a few questions about it, John recommended Fr. Mike Schmitz’ “Bible in a Year” podcast.
Altogether, we gave away 20-25 Rosaries and its pamphlet, a “The Problem of Suffering” pamphlet, a Divine Mercy prayer card, and an Our Lady Untier of Knots prayer card.
Please pray for us again today? Ask God to send people to us with 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 efforts.
The Rosary draws people deeper into a relationship with Jesus Christ. So, thank you again for your prayers and other support for this apostolate. In turn, may God protect and greatly bless you and all those you love!
Praised be Jesus Christ!