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:
Two teenagers on electric scooters skidded to a stop. One stayed away from the table, while the dark-haired boy spoke with us. The one standing back whispered a warning to his friend, “They’re Catholic”, which startled the dark-haired boy. But, at our assurances that the prayer was Christ-centered, he went ahead and took a Rosary. The other one, however, would not make eye contact with us. Pray that the hesitant will let go of prejudice and that both will grow in love and devotion for Jesus Christ.
Carolyn, a first-time street evangelist, joined us. Besides the above, she noted these other encounters during the session. So, please, also send up a prayer for each of the following people.
A young-adult couple, the woman wearing a shirt that claimed, “You are enough”.
A pre-teen boy was interested in us, but his parents walked on.
The husband of a nice family selected a Rosary.
Four young Catholics were riding through the business park. At least one of them chose a black Rosary.
A young-adult man, who has “a friend who is Catholic”, stopped and chose a Rosary.
A toothless, homeless-looking person took a Rosary and expressed his gratitude.
A middle-aged Catholic couple took a Rosary, saying they were very familiar with the devotion.
A non-Catholic Christian group returned our blessing when we asked God to bless them.
A couple stopped. The woman seemed interested until she heard that the Rosary was a prayer.
A man in his upper teens, sporting a fish tattoo and dressed in black, and the girl with him each took a Rosary.
A family with three children passed, the mother giving us a “thumbs up” of approval.
An older couple were visiting town and looking for an evening Mass. We gave them directions to a nearby parish that has one. Then I remembered our map that has a thumbnail of the parish and the actual address, and ran after them with a copy of it. They were grateful to receive the information.
Another couple walking by returned our blessing but didn’t take a Rosary.
But the next couple came to the table and each selected a black Rosary.
A woman, walking quickly by, frowned at our blessing and shrugged it off.
An older teen accepted a Rosary and gave us a polite smile.
Three teens on wheels didn’t accept a Rosary, but blessed us back.
A family of six very politely told us, “no, thank you”.
An elderly couple said no, but asked God to bless us.
A group of four non-Catholic Christians accepted a free Rosary apiece.
A man in a leather jacket told us, “It’s all about self.”
Altogether, the team gave away 25-30 Rosaries and its pamphlet, 1-3 Good News/kerygma pamphlets, a “Why Be Catholic?” and a “Common Objections” pamphlet, and a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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 try to respond to everyone we encounter with the respect that Jesus wants us to show them. 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.