Boise, ID

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The following story comes to us from team leader Lucy with our team in Boise, ID:

No matter how people respond to the Rosary, we remember that God loves them and wants them saved. So, thank you again for your prayers for the Boise Catholic street evangelization effort.

We were blessed to have a large variety of Rosary colors again, thanks to the Queen of Heaven Rosary Makers at Holy Apostles Catholic Church. May the Lord bless the hands that crafted them and the hearts that so generously donated them to this cause!

Frequent visitor “Marty” stopped to exchange pleasantries with us. Please pray for him, especially to be freed from indulging in desires that only blind him to his need for Our Savior Jesus Christ within His Church.

A man, who was intensely quiet and who had picked up a Rosary from us before, was passing by. So, we greeted him and asked how he was doing. We then asked if he had tried praying with the Rosary. He replied that he did about twice a month. We also wondered if he had kicked Holy Week off by going to a Palm Sunday Mass, but he shook his head. So, we gave him a palm-leaf cross and a map to area parishes. Pray that his deep shyness does not hold him back from gathering with God’s children.

A young couple, sporting goth-type dress, hesitantly came towards the table. The woman stayed at a distance, while the man approached. Chuck offered her one, but she wrinkled her nose and shook her head. The man took a Rosary, but waved off the pamphlet. Later, as they were coming by again, the woman asked if we had a red Rosary, grabbed it and immediately treated it very disrespectfully, laughing as they walked away. Forgive her, Lord, she does not know what she is doing. Save them both!

A young man named “Corbin” with a cross necklace and a thick book under his arm wanted a Rosary but didn’t know anything about them. He seemed surprised and intrigued by the depth and focus of the prayer. Later, as he passed the table again, he wished God’s blessings for us. Pray that Corbin perseveres in faith and grows closer to Our Lord.

Praised be Jesus Christ!