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Defended in Battle - 2024-05-12

May 19, 2024

Why the sudden desire for St Michael the Archangel prayer cards? We don’t know, but thank you again for your prayers for the Boise Catholic street evangelization effort.

Two or three people asked after the other evangelists who usually join us. Each visitor then nodded sagely when reminded that it was the US holiday “Mother's Day”, and the men each had family at home.

Two people looked at our bookmarks, but then asked for a “St. Michael the Archangel” prayer card, which we happened to have in our satchel but don’t usually set out on the table. The evangelist explained to a fellow Catholic that the card had been touched to a stone from the cave in which St Michael had appeared (four times, between AD 492-AD 1656). Our visitor expressed surprise that there had been an apparition of the Archangel. The last appearance was in conjunction with the end of a major outbreak of the plague.

A man parked his bicycle right beside our wagon, and went around to the front of the table to choose a Rosary. He talked about two different parishes, but the evangelist wasn't sure if he attended either regularly. She asked if he was going to take part in the national Eucharistic Procession activities, many of which would be held at one of the parishes he mentioned. He wasn't sure.

A Boise Police officer rode by, greeting me. For some reason, he always makes me think of my Guardian Angel.

A fallen-away Catholic man and his wife stopped. He vaguely remembered the Rosary from his childhood. E. Lucy quickly explained the devotion again, emphasizing how the meditations on Jesus' life help you grow closer to Him. Our visitor then chose a Rosary and accepted the pamphlet on how to pray it.

At least one family of at least 5 people stopped so each one could choose a Rosary.

A man, passing behind us on his bicycle, looked like he was going to say no thank you. But then he spotted the lone, blue, chain Rosary on the table. He stopped and asked for it, also accepting a copy of the Rosary pamphlet.

A couple of women sat at a nearby picnic table for awhile, overhearing us offer free Rosaries to passersby. But they left without coming to the table. Somewhat later, though, two of them were walking by again. One of the women happily chose a Rosary.

Stephen's coworker stopped. He picked up a “Good News”/kerygma pamphlet, and took a prayer card. E. Lucy also offered him a St. Michael prayer card, which he accepted.

I saw neither Uwe nor Stephen this time, but Marty stopped by as I was putting things away. He helped fold the table down as we exchanged pleasantries.

Lots of people were out on this suddenly warm spring day. Some children were even playing in the fountain. Altogether, we gave away 15-20 Rosaries and its pamphlet, 3-5 St Michael relic cards, 2-3 Divine Mercy prayer cards, 2-3 Our Lady Undoer of Knots prayer cards, and 1 Good News/kerygma pamphlet.

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 effort.

How much was God doing “behind the scenes” to keep things peaceful? (cf. Psalm 9:4) We weren’t told, but are very grateful to Him. We’re grateful, too, for your prayers and other support for this apostolate! In turn, may God protect and greatly bless you and all those you love!

"Go with the strength you have“ (Judg 6:14).

P.S. A prayer from Fr. Tom:

Watch the Holy Spirit on the move! It's the TABLE OF TRUTH creating the heavenly Kingdom on earth!

NOT ONE SOUL BE LOST!

May the Holy Spirit enkindle the fire of faith in Boise and lead souls back to Him! May He anoint THE TABLE OF TRUTH as His chosen instrument! May the Mother of God lay her mantle over all, that we may be her "YES"!

COME HOLY SPIRIT! LET YOUR FIRE FALL! 🔥