Detroit, MI

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This report comes from team leader Mark with our Eastern Market team in Detroit, MI:

Denise and I returned to Eastern Market on another hot and sunny Saturday. Like last time, we were stationed under a shade tree near one of the main intersections. Sadly, many people quickly rejected our offers of free Rosaries, prayer intentions, etc. We probably faced more rejection during this outing than any other time in recent memory. However, every time we evangelize, we always have at least one or two positive interactions that make it all worthwhile.

A fifty-something man riding a bike slowly approached us. I recognized Milton from previous conversations; he was very excited to receive Rosaries, Miraculous Medals, and intercessory prayer. I asked if he had any specific prayer requests, and he talked about his diagnosis with prostate cancer. He lives a fairly normal life now but, naturally, he’s concerned about his long-term health.

In our conversation, Milton said “divine” several times and seemed very spiritual, so I asked if he goes to church anywhere. He said no; he holds a universalist belief that all religions lead to the same place. I asked if he considered himself to be Christian, and he said yes. I then asked if that was contradictory, that Jesus said you have to follow Him, yet Milton felt a desire to follow other beliefs. He didn’t see any contradiction. I then told him about apostolic succession and the authority of the Church, how Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church and gave His authority to the Apostles to minister in His name. Milton didn’t question that at all. I pointed out a few Catholic churches within easy biking distance and invited him to join.

Denise led a prayer out loud for his healing from cancer, for his family, etc. I handed him a couple of pamphlets: Am I Saved and Why Be Catholic. In the end, Milton was extremely appreciative, and it was clear that our presence made a huge difference to him.

Praised be Jesus Christ!