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He is Risen! - 2026-Apr-05

April 12, 2026

Our culture still feels positive about Easter, even as its origin and meaning are becoming obscured. So, thank you again for your prayers for the Boise Catholic street evangelization effort.

“Byron” and “Victoria” stopped for a Rosary for Byron. He is a brand-new, less-than-a-day-old Catholic, who received all three Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil the previous evening. He selected a Rosary, since he hadn’t received one in OCIA. When asked how he decided to become Catholic, he said he “just started to go to Mass and got more and more interested in joining”. Victoria volunteered that she was the one who invited him to that first Mass. [Late in the session, they passed by again. This time, though, Byron didn’t seem as pleased to be identified as Catholic.] May God bless them both and keep them faithful.

Two 30-something men stopped and asked after another of our evangelists [both of whom had family obligations last week]. They had spoken with him on several previous occasions. They were both non-Catholic Christians, naming their church in Boise’s North End, but declining my offer of a free Rosary. May the Lord help them grow in their relationship with Jesus and lead them to the fullness of the Faith in His Catholic Church.

A mother stopped with two toddlers, perhaps 18 months apart in age. They each chose a Rosary, but I had to caution the mom not to put the corded Rosaries around the children’s necks. Later, I saw the 18-month-old toddling across the nearly block-wide plaza by herself. Watching her with concern, I soon spotted her slightly older brother waiting for her on the other side of the circle. They crouched down behind a sculpture for a short time, then started walking farther away. Just then, a shout rang out and caught their attention. It was their mom, suddenly noticing how far away they were. She eventually caught up with them. Lord, protect that family. Heal whatever is distracting the mother and grant her wisdom.

A heavily tattooed, young-adult couple stopped when the woman wanted a Rosary. She said she was very familiar with the devotion. I think they each took one. Lord, lead them both to Yourself and salvation.

Another couple stopped for a Rosary. The woman said she didn’t really know anything about it. So, I described the devotion as a way to grow closer to Christ by meditating on the 20 Mysteries, that is, on stories from His life. They each chose a Rosary and accepted the booklet on how to pray it. We wished each other a Happy Easter. Lord, please draw them to use the Rosary reverently for prayer and draw them to You.

Last week, most people seemed to be in a good mood. And a surprising number of them returned my “Happy Easter” greeting, even after declining my offer of a free Rosary.

God granted downtown Boise sunny, pleasant weather. However, foot traffic remained quite light. Still, I was able to give away another 15-20 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.

The Resurrection remains as astonishing as on that first Easter Sunday. So, thank you again 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).