Boise, ID
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The following is a continuation of yesterday’s story and comes to us from team leader Lucy with our team in Boise, ID:
Confused when the other evangelists had not shown up and, after texting me and hearing that she was almost there, Chuck finally figured out that he had started the session an hour early. But it was at this precise moment, still before our “official starting time”, that “Barry” stopped at the table, wondering if he could ask a question. Barry stayed to talk for the next hour and a half while I took care of the table and gave away Rosaries. Barry was an ex-member of a pseudo-Christian religion, who had then traveled the road from agnosticism to atheism. Still, he actually wanted to see what we as Catholics thought of what he had to say. His comments ranged from Protestant-style objections to poorly informed historical and theological ideas. Although he was obviously opposed to Christianity, Barry wasn’t insulting in his assertions and willingly listened to replies. We gave him a reliable on-line Catholic resource and pamphlets on the Rosary, Catholic prayers, and the Trinity as well as a copy of the Catechism. Glad to get the book, Barry emphasized his willingness to continue studying. In the end, Chuck asked him, despite all his objections, whether he hoped God was real or not. Barry spent a long time thinking about it and then answered that, yes, he hoped God was real. Pray that Barry’s heart and mind remain open to accept the truth when he finds it, so that he will be led to faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
A dad and preschool-aged child stopped so the little boy could get a Rosary. After choosing a baby-blue one, the child started talking animatedly. Unfortunately, because the sound system in the business park was turned up so loud, the evangelist couldn’t make out a word he said. But the boy seemed happy. May God draw them both into an ever more intimate relationship with God!
A couple walked past, the man calling out that he served the very enemy of his soul. “I’m so sorry!” said the evangelist. Please pray that the man’s eyes are opened and he turns to the only One Who can save him before it’s too late.
There were two big festivals going on in relatively nearby major city parks. One used the prism’s colors to symbolize their anti-life agenda; the other was a big, annual arts-and-crafts fair that attracted a lot of families. The weather was moderate, for a change. So, lots of people were out and walking past. Oddly, during the regular time of the session, the majority of passersby either pretended we didn’t exist and/or that we weren’t talking to them. May God bless them anyway and save them!
Altogether, we gave away 40-50 Rosaries and its pamphlet on how to pray it, a map to area parishes, a pamphlet on “The Trinity”, a Divine Mercy prayer card, a Good News/kerygma pamphlet, a pamphlet of Catholic prayers, a “Do I Need a Savior?” pamphlet, an Our Lady Untier of Knots prayer card, and a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
We praise God for people who are curious about the Catholic Church! And thank you again for your prayers and other support for this apostolate. In turn, may God protect and bless you and all those you love!