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Summary for Evangelization Outing - The Square in Watertown, NY 24 May 2025:

May 26, 2025

The day started out for me in Watertown Square cold and very wet as drizzling and rain persisted throughout the duration of this solo street evangelization outing. When I arrived to proclaim the good news, I noticed a man walking up and down the square screaming at the top of his lungs towards passing cars. For a moment, I was a bit worried, because I thought I might be challenged for the duration of my visit – something like a thorn in the side. But to my delight, when I entered the square and could hear what the man was yelling, the sweet words of “Find Jesus,” and “Don’t listen to satan,” began to be heard and I knew right then and there that I found a friend. In all honestly, the man seemed like John the Baptist with his zeal for souls and proclaimed Christ and the Kingdom of God out loud to passing cars for about 20 minutes until he came up to my table. When he saw me, he was shocked and excited. He even had a live stream going on his phone being recorded with an unknown amount of people observing. When we locked eyes, I said to him “Hey man, I like your preaching. Praise Jesus!” His eyes lit up with love, so he came up to me and said, “I didn’t know what you were doing out here, Praise the Lord!” Then he put his hands on me and prayed over me in the name of Jesus!” I also gave him a rosary and a few crucifixes with necklace chains. His name is Wayne.

Right then and there I thought to myself – even though we may think we are alone, we are never alone, because the person of the Holy Spirit is there and He always comes out to help you and encourage you when you need it! Me and the man talked for a bit before he went on his way praising God out loud for all to hear.

Evangelization Encounters:

EE1 – James came up to my table and expressed interest in the Catholic faith. He informed me that he was Mormon and was considering different religions and wanted to learn things about God. After a discussion about the Church and apostolic succession, I gave a brief witness about my own conversion from atheistic Judaism. James also explained to me how he is Jewish as well. I also talked a bit about the Eucharist being the literal flesh and blood of Lord Jesus Christ. Before James left, I gave him a rosary, a pamphlet on the topic of “Why be Catholic?” and a crucifix neckless. Please pray for James to find his path towards the Lord!

EE2 – Anthony (AKA Soul) and his two younger brothers came up to me to talk about the table I had out in the square and religion. Anthony told me that he is Wiccan and that he was raised into it by his family. He also practices magic and claims that he can see things deep into the future including himself and the things he does. Concerned for him, I explained to Anthony that when we practice divination and sorcery, that we open up doors that shouldn’t be open. Anthony assured me that he practices “good magic” and not “bad magic.” I explained to Anthony that all “magic” is sourced through satan who wishes to harm us and it should be avoided. Anthony respectfully disagreed. I then proceeded to explain to Anthony how divination is a serious sin in the sight of the Lord, but also reassured Him that there is no door that is open that the Lord Himself cannot shut if we turn to Him. From there, Anthony accepted a Holy Rosary, a crucifix neckless, and information pamphlets on the faith. His younger brothers were also very interested in the crucifix necklaces and decided to wear them. I also gave a book I wrote to them on Christian apologetics. Before Anthony and his brothers left, I got a chance to tell them a bit about my conversion, where Anthony also revealed to me that him and his family are Jewish as well. I assured all of them that Jesus loves them and that they should seek Him out. Please pray for all of their conversions and for them to put aside magic arts for the sake of Jesus and their own salvation.

EE3 – A man on a scooter came by the table and quickly grabbed a rosary before heading off. He explained to me how he is Catholic and might be interested in street evangelization in the future. I pointed out where he could find me online. Please pray for this potential evangelist!

EE4 – Cameron who is battling addiction to drugs came up to my table and talked with me about going back to Church. He is of the Lutheran faith. He is also aware of how Jesus cures those suffering from addiction as he explained to me how he knows people who stopped being addicted to harmful substances after turning to Christ. After some talk, I gave him information about the Catholic Church and some sacramentals. Cameron explained to me how somebody recently stole all of his stuff. I also let him use my phone to call his father who did not answer. Before Cameron left, I prayed over him with laying on of the hands through the ACT method for the Holy Spirit to heal his heart and free him from addiction, in the name of Lord Jesus Christ! Before he left, I gave him a bottle of water to drink for the road. Please pray for Cameron to conquer addiction.

EE5 – Nicholas came up to my table the first time on the way to do his laundry and was very quiet. He explained to me that he had a question about the faith but was hesitant to ask. I told him I would be here when he returned if it came to him later. Before he walked off, I gave him a cross. After some time passed, on his way home, he came back to the table and asked me what the Church teaches about homosexual temptations. I explained to Nicholas Church teaching on sexual morality and that we as Christians believe sex is good. We also believe that it is between a man and woman in marriage for the purpose of children. I also explained to Nicholas that just because someone has a same sex attraction does not mean they are sinning, but rather when the act is carried out, then it is sinful. I also explained to him that I too have succumbed to temptation of sexual immorality in my own life with other women such as strangers and other people’s wives and that if I remained in this sinful conduct it would be just as bad for me as the rest even though they were heterosexual relationships. I also explained to him that the world should not revolve around our “orgasm” as it becomes a false god to us and that although we are composite of spirit and body and ordained to take wives and husbands the purpose is for children but not sexual immorality or vain pleasures which do not make us feel good after the fact. I also explained to him that the angels were made to serve God in glory, just as we are, and that love is not sex, property, or ownership of things along with fleeting pleasures, but to wish and will the good of another for its own sake without expecting anything in return! Before Nicholas left, I asked him if I answered his question, and he nodded his head in agreement quietly as he looked down at the ground. He also accepted an information pamphlet on “Sexual Purity” and what the Church teaches on this. Nicholas thanked me as I told him I would be out here again if he ever wanted to talk, on just about every Saturday. Before he left, Nicholas warned me, “the rain is about to come down hard, you should pack up and get out of here,” before he went on his way.

EE6 – Before I left, it took me a while to notice the three homeless people hanging out in front of one of the apartment buildings in the square. They were bundled up in thick coats and seemed very sad. I approached them with three rosaries, three instructions on how to pray the rosary, and a pamphlet explaining “The Good News.” Before I left, I assured them that Jesus was with them.

Great start to the 2025 fighting season! Although cold, wet, and rainy, I luckily packaged each subject of Christian information pamphlets in water resistant ziplocked bags so I was able to keep a display up of information on the faith along with rosaries and crucifix necklaces. Before I left, I witnessed somebody walking down the street in a suit wearing a TV on their head. Some people in neighboring businesses got a kick out of it and filmed the person. I too walked up across the street and asked the person if he/she wanted to come over and “talk about Jesus.” But the person wearing a television on his/her head ignored me and walked off. Now, at first, I thought this person might have been playing around or being silly for the sake of a stunt, so I laughed about it. But later on, I considered that this person might be suffering from a mental illness, as I never got a chance to talk to them. Either way, we should pray for all of those we come across for healing both mind, body, and soul. Please pray for the person I saw in the square wearing an actual television set on their head!