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Jesus Calls - 2024-06-02

June 9, 2024

God wants all human beings to be saved, and the Rosary appeals to them. So, thank you again for your prayers for the Boise Catholic street evangelization effort.

A 20-something couple stopped when the man wanted a Rosary. It reminded him of his youth, he said. When e. Chuck asked what parish he attended, he admitted that he wasn’t connected to any local church. We offered him a map of area parishes and encouraged him to get reconnected with the Sacraments. They each also selected a Rosary.

Another young woman stopped at the table, who said she was very familiar with the Rosary because she was Catholic. When asked what parish she attended, she admitted it had been a long time since she had been to Mass. So, we gave her a map of area churches and encouraged her to not miss out on the Sacraments anymore. Pray for her, and for all inactive Catholics, that their faith may move from a mere idea or memory to a devoted, thriving relationship with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A father with two young sons, all on bicycles, stopped because one of the boys was interested in a free Rosary. The father did not seem open to the idea of his kids getting Rosaries, so we told the boys they couldn’t have one unless their father said it was okay. Then a discussion started between father and son about what their mother would say. Finally, the father said they could have one but they had to show their mother when they got home. Pray that this family’s faith is enriched by the curiosity of these young boys.

“The traveler” stopped, but mostly talked about alligators and his wish to be back in a state where they are native.

“Stephen” was in a really upbeat mood. He excitedly told e. Chuck about the new job that he would be starting tomorrow. This is his last Sunday that he needs to work, he said. so we wouldn’t see him anymore. Please continue to pray for him and for all atheists.

A conference with an unfamiliar acronym was going on in the east convention center. Most of the participants studiously ignored us when we asked about it. Finally, a 20-something couple paused long enough so the woman could explain that it was a conference on traffic control systems. Not a single participant accepted a Rosary, though.

A couple in their late 30s stopped, although the man voiced the fact that he was afraid of what we might say to him. We offered him his choice of Rosary and encouraged him to use it to grow closer to Jesus Christ.

A man approaching behind us on a bicycle looked like he would accept a Rosary. When he came closer, though, his eyes dropped to the Crucifix on the Rosary being offered by the evangelist. The man suddenly changed his mind and left without one. May God heal whatever is keeping him from Christ.

A young woman came to the table to select a Rosary. After we explained the prayer, she said she belonged to a major non-Christian religion, and that they had a “Rosary”, too, meaning they used prayer beads. We let her know that if she prayed the Christian Rosary, it would be a great opportunity for her to get to know who Jesus is. Please pray that she will hear God speaking to her through the life of Christ.

Two teenage girls stopped, although only one was interested in a Rosary. The interested one knew nothing about the devotion. She also wasn’t sure if she were Christian, though she attended church with her parents sometimes. We encouraged her, by praying the Rosary, to meet the God who became human, died for her but didn’t stay dead, so she could have eternal life in heaven. She responded with a polite thank you. Her friend listened in, but still did not want a Rosary. Please pray that the teen’s relationship with her Savior will become more real to her.

Two men and a little girl passed us by, but then the little girl came running back. She was the daughter of one of the men’s girlfriend. As we talked, it came out that the girl’s mother was Catholic. Pray that the faith of children everywhere will mature and persevere in love of the Triune God.

A family declined our offer, but then the mother came back to select a Rosary. With a heavy accent, she told us that she belonged to a nationalist non-Catholic Christian church. They didn’t have a community locally, so she attended services from another nationality. It sounded, though, like she wasn’t regular in her church attendance. She then told us her co-religionists didn’t pray the Rosary, but just wore it wrapped around their wrist. We encouraged her to spend time in praying the Mysteries. Pray that all our separated brethren in Christ may embrace the unity symbolized by this simple string of beads.

Altogether, we gave away 10-15 Rosaries and its pamphlet, and at least 2 maps to area parishes.

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 efforts.

May God bless our Rosary makers! The more traditional a Rosary looks, the more it seems to appeal to those who “used to be Catholic”. May God grant their return to the full Sacramental life of His Church before it’s too late! And thank you again for your prayers and other support for this apostolate. May God protect and greatly bless you and all those you love!

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