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Mary's Presence Goes With Us

July 1, 2025

Tom and I arrived at the same time at the bus transit center and we could feel tension in the air and much discension. We had heard from the people who usually gather there that there had been an incident a couple of days ago which required police intervention. As soon as we set up our table and prayed, however, there was a tangible peace that surrounded us. We both remarked of how quiet it got all of a sudden. We could sense Mary's presence and God's holy angels around us.

The Thursday before, I had talked to a very humble man named Paul. Life's circumstances had led him to some financial and health problems. He had a childlike faith and Sheila and I prayed over him for healing. I took his number and called the St. Vincent de Paul Society at our church who responded to his need so quickly. So grateful that there are people so willing to help in this very important ministry. I am sure it really touched Paul and boosted his faith in God's love for him. Thank you to Amparo also for reaching out to so many needy Spanish people with the good news!

Many people we meet have just arrived in the US and need direction. A young adult named Juan who is from El Salvador is here by himself to make a living while his family is back home. He is Catholic but was not attending any church. He was very eager to receive information about the different churches in the area. Sherri just arrived from India and is actually Hindu but was open to hearing the gospel and wanted some more information to read. I pray God open her eyes to the truth of His love for her personally. Thank you to Tom who prayed with a number of people who were asking for prayer.

God's timing is also so amazing. I saw a man named Raymond whom I had met before. We recognized each other immediately. Six months ago, he shared with me that he is Catholic and went to the same grade school that I did and a reputable Catholic high school. His life however had gone astray. I sensed that he needed to recommit his life to God which he did. He remembered that day very clearly he said. In the meantime he had been charged with a couple of crimes and put in jail. That day he had just been released. I asked him what are his plans and he said he is headed down to Florida with no thought of turning to the Lord and asking Him. We talked more about death and salvation, the last things. He was grateful that we had met. I prayed over him for the Lord to direct him in the right way as he recommited his life to the Lord again and to meet with a priest for confession. May God continue to lead him.