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Pray for Amalia - 2024-08-18

August 25, 2024

“What give you Hope?” our table sign asks. So, thank you again for your prayers and other support for the Boise Catholic street evangelization effort.

Another gathering of the pseudo-Biblical religionists were gathering in the athletic center. Fewer people seemed to be involved than in the multi-state meeting a couple of weeks ago. Also, many members of this group were not as formally dressed as the bigger group had been. Two pamphlet racks had been set up on the north and west sides of the arena’s entrance. “Our spot” was still available.

A large family group passed by, made up of at least 12 people. They were all dressed nicely, but wore somber expressions, some perhaps even showing a touch of hostility at the sight of the Rosaries. Unsurprisingly, no one accepted our offer. But one man leaned over the table and urgently pleaded, “Pray for Amalia!” At least two of the men near him confirmed his request with an immediate “Yes!” Lord, have mercy on “Amalia”! You know her need. And please grant salvation to her and to her entire family!

A mom came to the table while her preteen son played in the fountain, getting himself completely soaked. The mother wanted her son to pick a Rosary. They were Catholic, and she happily stated that her son would start Catholic school the very next day. Asked which school he would attend, she named one the evangelist wasn’t familiar with. She then explained that it was in a neighboring state and that they lived in a small town, whose church has an ambiguous status with this Diocese. The boy reluctantly left the fountain to choose a Rosary. We encouraged the two of them to pray it every day.

Three children in their early teens, 2 girls and a boy, stopped when one of them understood that the Rosaries were free. They were not Christian, but e. Lucy encouraged them to get to know Jesus Christ by reading and thinking about the Mysteries as they prayed the Rosary. May the Lord draw them all to Himself!

“Marty” stopped to say hi and ask after e. Chuck, who was away due to family obligations.

After several groups had all pointedly told me no thank you, the woman half of a couple angled her path toward the table. “Yes, I would like a Rosary”, she said. She was not familiar with the devotion, but listened with interest to the brief description. She then chose a Rosary, although the man did not. May the Lord bless that woman for her kindness and lead her and her loved ones to salvation!

A teenage boy stopped when he heard the keyword, “free”. Before the evangelist had finished explaining the devotion, another teen came and stood beside the first. He, too, was unfamiliar with the Rosary, so the evangelist quickly repeated the description. They each then chose a nice chain Rosary, and received the booklet with the prayers.

Some preschool-aged children were going by and wanted Rosaries. “You have to ask your parents first,” the evangelist insisted. The parents were more than a minute behind them, and some of the youngsters didn’t have the patience to wait. But finally a dad came to the table, saying it was okay. His daughter then eagerly claimed the bright purple one she’d tried to take before he arrived. The dad listened to the explanation of the Rosary and the exhortation to pray it with his family. I don’t remember if he took one, too. But, may God bless and protect all of them!

Altogether, we gave away 15-20 Rosaries and its pamphlet. We may also have given away a 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 efforts.

Sometimes recognized as people of Faith, our presence can kindle hope in passersby. So, thank you again for your prayers and other support for this apostolate. In turn, may God protect and bless you and all those you love!

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