Boise, ID
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The following story comes to us from team leader Lucy with our team in Boise, ID:
As summer winds down, people still respond to seeing the Rosary. So, thank you again for your prayers for the Boise Catholic street evangelization effort.
A “skin art” convention was going on nearby in the sports center. A few of the attendees responded positively to our invitation of a free Rosary. Two such persons were shirtless men coming out of the convention, who started approaching our table, then went back into a more shaded area. One man then took a couple of pictures of the other. After that, they headed to the table. The man taking the picture had an artistic picture of Christ wearing the crown of thorns. The other man said he’s Catholic and goes to a particular nearby parish. However, his new tattoo didn’t seem especially compatible with Christianity. Both men ended up selecting a Rosary and receiving the pamphlet on how to pray it, and then thanked us for bringing Catholicism into the public square. Lord, may the men’s willingness to endure pain translate into a willingness to do only God’s will, no matter the cost.
“Walter”, a man in his mid-20s who was dressed in black and wearing a t-shirt honoring a criminal, was one of the tattoo artists at the convention. He and another man came to the table while outside on break. They were very enthusiastic about picking out a Rosary apiece. But, when asked if they were familiar with it, Walter’s friend replied that he was “a recovering Catholic”. When the evangelist replied that we hoped he would recover his faith, he responded with a smile, and said that he loved God and was secure in his salvation. Then they turned and headed back to the convention, assuring us they were thankful for the Rosaries. May Our Lady’s prayers draw Walter and his friend into/back into communion with Christ and His Church.
A group of four males in their early 20s approached with curiosity. One, referring to the Rosary, asked, “What is it?” After hearing the explanation of the devotion, he responded, “Christ. OK, cool”. Another of the four told us that he “just got back from church”. They each ended up accepting only the Rosary pamphlet, but not a Rosary.
Praised be Jesus Christ!