Boise, ID
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The following is a continuation from yesterday’s story and comes to us from team leader Lucy with our team in Boise, ID:
We ran into “Uwe” as we neared “our spot”. He told us a couple of clean jokes and then left to go get a cup of tea. Later in the session, he passed by again and pleasantly reminded Chuck of the punch lines. “Marty” succeeded in sneaking up on us as we were setting up. We exchanged pleasantries. And then Marty actually chose a Rosary (gold with silver spacer beads). I don’t remember if he took a copy of the pamphlet. May God use the Rosary to lead Marty to healing and meaning in his life.
A young man stopped to pick out a Rosary and said he had attended classes to become Catholic (at some undisclosed point in the past) but had dropped out. When asked why he quit attending, he said it had become “too intense” but didn’t elaborate. He immediately changed the subject by asking how to pray the Rosary. After explaining the how’s and why’s of the prayer, the evangelist encouraged him to let the Rosary help him discern whether it was time to return to OCIA and to seek God’s counsel in all his life decisions. Please pray that he will hear and heed the Holy Spirit’s call to become part of the Body of Christ.
A woman approached the table and said that the older members of her family (it sounded like they were no longer alive) had been Catholic. So, she knew what the Rosary was, but she herself was not Chrisitan. As she admitted to not being a Christian, she visibly stiffened and shrank back as if expecting a rebuke. The evangelist encouraged her to allow the stories of the Rosary to show her how much God loves her and to be willing to ask God all the hard questions on her mind. Though she seemed surprised by that advice, she stated that she was going to give the Rosary away and went on her way. Pray that she will let the God who never stops pursuing us to catch her and fill her with light, life, and love.
Two college-aged men on an electric scooter screeched to a stop at the table at the sight of the Crucifixes on the Rosaries. Though they were mostly intent on picking out colors (one chose his school colors), they seemed genuinely pleased to see a Christian display in public. With fist bumps and smiles, they blessed the evangelists’ work as they sped on their way. Pray that their enthusiasm for the Lord will show in all aspects of their lives.
Altogether, we gave away 15-20 Rosaries and its pamphlet.
Please pray for us 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.
God is trustworthy and calls all human beings to Himself. 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!