Watertown, NY

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The following report comes to us from team leader Scott with our team in Watertown, NY:

On the feast day of Saint Francis, I was notified by a few members of the 40 Days for Life campaign that a group of them would be in the town square on a Saturday afternoon protesting the modern day evil of abortion in the city center. They wanted a Saint Paul Street Evangelization table up during this event, but unfortunately due to some insurance issues at the moment with the city and the permit for setting up a table, I was unavailable to provide the full street evangelist experience. However, I still had the opportunity to show up in support of this righteous cause, and as people walked by I offered them a Rosary and information on the Good News from my backpack. It was also a good opportunity to provide aid for the homeless as we were able to leave a cache of pre-packaged food, water, juice, rosaries, and information on the Gospel. It turned out to be a good day, although some passerby vehicles voiced their displeasure, the majority honked their horns in support.

We also had some Secular Franciscans out in the street preaching life with their signs and a good reminder to me of how Saint Francis and Saint Dominic walked hand and hand together during their time.

There were a few occasions where younger individuals drove by swearing at us and making obscene gestures. We responded with a “God bless you!” Please pray for the conversion of those who support abortion so they may come to the truth. Thank you!

P.S. I had to wear a hoodie because my bald head was burning in the sun. Plus I am in mourning for this place anyway for the evil it is doing to millions of innocent children, and my black hoodie represents this along with a sign of repentance.

Praised be Jesus Christ!