“Yes, but many individual souls can still be saved.”
What an extraordinary "feet" for Jesus, man, and country. I'm not in his ballpark (and I will pray others join him), but I
did throw up my arms this past Christmas myself. Our four children, all fallen-away Catholics in their 20s, were gathering three days over holiday. This year I decided to give them gifts of adoration. That is to say, I spent two hours [special] each for all of them in an Adoration Chapel fiercely praying.
Then a day before my birthday it "dawned" on me that I could fast five days before Christmas, one for each of my children and one for my husband. I did so, and on Christmas day, our four children (without any prompt from us), dressed respectfully and joined us for Latin Mass at 10 a.m. This may not sound like much to many (like the policeman in the story), but I have no doubt in my mind; it
was a grace from God.
Rock on, Mark Byerly, rock on!
If you're not able to join Mark, but wish to be prayerful to aid our nation and end abortion, please see my tagline. Why anyone pro-life wouldn't listen to Mother Teresa with gusto, after she nailed every aspect regarding abortion years ago at the National Prayer Breakfast she spoke out at, is a mystery to me. If you have no chapel in your area, you can visit Christ (adore Him!) in the Blessed Sacrament at any Catholic Church before or after Mass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXn-wf5ylgo
Adoration Chapel Locations:
http://www.acfp2000.com/Chapels/worldmap.htm
Adoration Rocks on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/AdorationRocksOMW! Your Christmas story made me cry.
My adult children have been fallen away, as well. I have said many, many prayers and I have asked for the intercession of St. Monica. One of them seems to be coming around. I will take your spiritual advice.
And I join in your affirmation: Rock on, Mark Byerly!
“This year I decided to give them gifts of adoration. That is to say, I spent two hours [special] each for all of them in an Adoration Chapel fiercely praying.”
What a wonderful gift. God Bless you and your family.