Boise, ID

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This is the third in a three-part story from team leader Lucy in Boise, Idaho:

An athletic older woman passing by paused briefly to thank us for being there. She’s Catholic and prays the Rosary regularly. She took a few steps away and then came back to happily declare that only the Rosary got her through her previous marathon. Praise God for his generous mercy!

An “ex-Catholic” has stopped several times over the years to tell us “the Catholic Church is all wrong.” This time, he was riding a bicycle beside a young woman and stopped in front of the table. Our previous encounter had been cordial, so Chuck teased him, wondering aloud if he was here to argue again. Our visitor laughed. The evangelist then asked the young woman if she wanted a Rosary. She did, and went to get one from Lucy. Chuck said he hoped the man wouldn’t discourage the woman from praying the Rosary, and he said that he would not. But then the man asked her what she planned to do with it as she got back on her bicycle. She grinned and shrugged. Pray that the man’s heart is softened, and that the young woman will have the courage to persevere in prayer in the face of opposition.

Three teenage boys on scooters came to the table unbidden and asked how much the beads were. When we said they were free, they moved right in to pick one each. Amid the chaotic flurry of each choosing his Rosary, the evangelists shared the Good News, displaying the Mysteries of the Rosary depicted in the Rosary pamphlet. They were thankful, and said “God bless you” before zooming away. Pray that their faith will grow and mature and draw them ever closer to their Savior.

We gave away 12-15 Rosaries and many pamphlets. God brings greater good out of any suffering He allows. Sometimes, that good is our awareness of our need for Him. 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!