Boise, ID
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The following report comes to us from team leader Lucy in Boise:
We noticed a greater sense of confusion among people last week—but Jesus remains our solid anchor. As we were setting up, a tall woman, possibly homeless, approached and accepted a free Rosary. Before the table was even set up, she searched through our bag for a color she liked, changing her mind several times before finally choosing one. She then happily announced something like, “I just became a priest today.” Much of what she said didn’t make sense, and she soon wandered off. Later she passed by again and nodded to the evangelist who had helped her. Lord, please heal her mind and draw her to Yourself.
A man in his 30s who had stopped before came to the table. When Chuck greeted him warmly, he took offense and loudly asked, “How can you be sure it’s really good to see me?” Chuck replied, “Because you’re a child of God.” The man launched into a confused rant, including sarcastic remarks about the Rosary. I quietly explained that the beads themselves don’t carry individual meanings—they simply help us meditate on the life of Christ. He made eye contact, grinned, tapped knuckles with the evangelist, and left peacefully. Please pray that he finds true peace in God.
A high school freshman drama student named “Leo” asked about the difference between Protestantism and Catholicism. Nancy answered her questions, and when we learned she loved to read, we gave her a Catechism and showed her how to use it to explore the Church’s teachings. When she asked whether it referenced her King James Bible, Chuck offered her a Catholic Bible while Nancy explained the “missing books.” Pray that she finds her identity in God and discovers Christ in His Church.
Not everyone was receptive. One group of teenage girls mocked the Cross on the Rosaries, hissing and clawing the air playfully as they passed. Another man called out, “I read my Bible. I don’t need a Rosary.” Nancy explained that we also read Scripture and that the Rosary helps us meditate on the life of Christ. Still another passerby said the Rosary had made his childhood miserable and continued walking despite our attempts to speak with him. Lord, please heal hearts and bring unity among Christians.
The sky was gray and overcast during the session, but the rain held off until afterward. Foot traffic was somewhat light, yet we still gave away 25–30 Rosaries along with pamphlets and parish maps. Please pray for us again today—that God will send people whose hearts are ready to recognize their need for Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church, and that much fruit will come from this apostolate. Jesus, our unchanging God, is our true hope. Thank you for your prayers and support. May God bless and protect you and all those you love.