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Heartstrings - 2025-01-05

January 12, 2025

The Lord speaks to the heart. So, thank you and for your prayers for the Boise Catholic street evangelization effort.

A woman visiting from out of state, carrying a wind-wrecked umbrella, and her adult son responded tentatively to our offer of a free Rosary. She approached the table slowly while the son stood to the side. She was raised Catholic, but remembered nothing about the Rosary prayer. She couldn’t seem to get over that we were giving her a nice chain Rosary. She took a step away from the table as she looked in awe at the Rosary. Then she said she had been feeling a call back to faith and maybe this was the answer. We agreed it was a wonderful first step back to Christ and his Church. But she took another step back, her voice cracking with emotion, and said she had done bad things and was totally unworthy. We assured her that not one person on earth was worthy of God or deserving of his forgiveness but the fact that she was being called by God showed her His great love for her and His desire to forgive her. She was overcome by emotion while the son picked out a Rosary. We encouraged them to ask questions and express their doubts and worries while they prayed the Rosary. Pray that she answers the Father’s call, that she learns to trust His Son, and that she is comforted by the Holy Spirit.

“The merchant” came by and grabbed a Rosary. We took it back and reminded him that we can give only one per person. He accepted a Rosary pamphlet instead.

“Marty” stopped to say hi. He had fallen and injured his right hand, and so ordinary tasks are quite difficult, since he lives alone. Please send up a prayer for his recovery?

Two teenage girls were passing by. One of them paused when she heard our invitation, and then came to the table with a sigh, as if she were obligated to do so. She chose a Rosary, and the other girl did, too. They said they were already familiar with the devotion.

A non-Catholic Christian came to the table for a Rosary, but was unfamiliar with it. We gave a brief explanation of the devotion and how it helps you grow closer to Christ. We also recommended he search for the “Rosary in a Year” podcast. He agreed to do so.

The down-and-out couple from last week passed by again. E. Chuck encouraged them to pray the Rosaries they got from us.

A man in a leather jacket stopped for a Rosary and listened to our explanation of the prayer with a smile, but seemed hesitant to speak. Finally, he agreed that Jesus has shown us great love and hinted that he thought we each hear something different from God. But then he lapsed into silence again before wandering away. Pray that the love God has for him helps him recognize the unity He desires for us in the oneness of His Church.

Altogether, on this Epiphany Sunday, the evangelists gave away 12-15 Rosaries and its pamphlet on how to pray it.

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.’’

God’s love for each of the people we encounter is overwhelming. What a joy when they respond! 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).