It seems like it has been forever since our last outing to the Jockey Lot, but Ernesto and I were able to go out again this Sunday October 22nd in the morning. Being it was better weather we noticed that people seemed to linger longer. This time we also had some new Miraculous Medals with a pretty blue color and come with a holy card. I was also to obtain more Gospel cards in both Spanish and English, which we passed out to many passerby.

Here is Ernesto's account of who we met:

"Maria from Belton took a Bible and a glow in the dark rosary. She is a devout Catholic and was very grateful. A Hispanic gentleman asked for a full Spanish Bible but we had ran out as before him another man had taken a Spanish Bible, so he took a New Testament.

We felt it was very slow, we were not getting people interested. We don't want to push our faith to those who don't show any interest. So I prayed that God will send people who needed Him to show us some interest. I even asked St. Anthony to find people for us to evangelize. After that we did get several visitors.

The woman selling items on the table right next to us from before we arrived asked questions and took a Rosary, pamphlet on how to pray the Rosary, a book that answers common questions on Protestant/Catholic teachings plus other items. She read quite a bit while there and asked more questions, including if a Baptist could become Catholic. I explained much about the Rosary to her and Caleb answered all her questions and explained some things on how our Mass works compared to a Protestant service since he has both experiences.

The woman selling in front of us also came and took a Rosary and a pamphlet on how to pray it. She mentioned her grandmother was Catholic and was from Jerusalem. She remembers being there as a child.

A Latino man, who had visited on previous Sundays with a very pugnacious attitude towards the Catholic Church returned, but although not approving, he was milder in his manner, almost listening to our side.

We had several others who took Rosaries, books and/or pamphlets, we couldn't get all their names, but in general we felt they had a positive attitude towards our things. We believe that is good, worth some Rosaries etc.

On the last minutes two Christian, but not Catholic men, came with a very friendly attitude, they talked about doing military work in Algeria (maybe special forces), asked questions and were supportive. One told us a story about Algeria that it was unbelievable to the locals that any could not believe in God. He said he was told everyone believes in God whether they realize or not. Put a person on a boat, stranded in the middle of the ocean for days, alone and they will be talking to someone, most likely God."

Thank God for my brother Ernesto, who speaks fluent Spanish and English! Our work is helped tremendously by his witness.