Boise, ID
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The following story comes to us from team leader Lucy with our team in Boise, ID:
God draws people to Himself when they see the Rosary. So, thank you again for your prayers for the Boise Catholic street evangelization effort
For the second week in a row, a non-Christian sect was holding a convention in the nearby sports arena. This one was probably a regional gathering. (Hopefully, that will be it for them for the next 6 months.) We set up outside the elevator entrance along the north spoke.
Three women in their late teens came directly to our table. One of them had her right arm in a sling. As James described the Rosary devotion to them, he mentioned the Rosary’s healing potential in spirit and flesh. They each accepted a Rosary and its pamphlet. Later, we saw the girl with the injured arm working in the restaurant that was right across the walkway where we set up. May God draw her to pray the Rosary and, in His mercy, grant her healing and the knowledge that He was the One Who healed her and loves her.
A large, multigenerational family stopped across the walkway from us, trying to figure out how to get a group photo. Nancy saw their need and ran across to them, volunteering to take the picture of them. Afterward, two of the men (the grey-bearded father and his 30ish son) smilingly came to the table and selected a Rosary apiece. May the men be prayer warriors for their family.
A lively family stopped, one of the daughters holding the baby. The mom named their local parish and, gesturing to the Rosaries, said, “We have others at home.” The dad smiled and said, “We pray it as a family.” It was so encouraging to encounter a family devoted to their Catholic faith and who clearly value the Rosary as a central, shared devotion in their lives. Lord, bless them and keep them Faithful!
A 30ish male responded to our offer with, “ I need a little God in my life.” He then accepted a Rosary and its pamphlet. But then he cut conversation short as he quickly put the Rosary around his neck, saying, “I have an order [pick-up from a restaurant]. Gotta go!” Lord, thank you for giving him the willingness to work and grant him the wisdom to work for Your Kingdom!
Although we weren’t able to set up in our usual spot, the three evangelists still gave away 25-30 Rosaries and its pamphlet on how to pray it, as well as perhaps one Divine Mercy 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.
We are amazed by how many people are drawn to the Rosary. 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!