The weather on Saturday afternoon was cloudy and rainy - a fitting recognition from nature of the sad activities taking place inside the building. There weren't many of us there in that time slot from noon until 1:00 - but we huddled together and prayed the Rosary and invoked the aid of Saint Michael. As our hour came to an end, we were joined by additional prayer warriors, who decided to remain in their vehicle due to the soggy weather, and the difficulty it presented for maneuvering a wheelchair. Therefore, we literally had the entrance to PP flanked with prayer on both sides, when a single young woman in a silver vehicle pulled in. She came to a sudden stop in the drive, but because she pulled up far enough to indicate that she wasn't seeking to engage in a discussion with us, we simply started to pray fervently to the Blessed Mother. After several minutes, the car made a wide turn and drove back out and away from the facility - with the young woman talking on her cell phone. While we don't know for sure what circumstances brought her to the PP that day, we were all encouraged by what appeared to be a definite change of plans! We continue to hope it also meant a change of heart.
Maureen Devlin
Monday, March 15, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Strangers and new friends, seeking God
First, we had a definite turnaround - blinker and slowdown, and then a reversal of thought. The car drove off!
Second, was the appearance of a young lady named Rachael who happened to drive by and decided to join us, on a whim! She hails from West Lafayette and was in town to teach a ballet class. Having a couple hours to kill in between obligations and happening upon our location, she stopped to participate because I "reminded her of her best friend's dad who she really looks up to". Indeed, God works in mysterious ways!
Additionally, there was a high school-aged couple who arrived in a Mustang as patrons. They were in visible distress, and the girl, especially, seemed tortured with her "predicament". It struck me as a situation where the popular jock gets together with the good looking gal and the "fun" relationship ends in a pregnancy, and guy pressures girl into abortion. If there is any way to broadcast a request for prayer particular for these two, please relay the sentiment. Their misled desperation struck my heart poignantly and I begged God to intercede.
Vince DeStefano
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Second, was the appearance of a young lady named Rachael who happened to drive by and decided to join us, on a whim! She hails from West Lafayette and was in town to teach a ballet class. Having a couple hours to kill in between obligations and happening upon our location, she stopped to participate because I "reminded her of her best friend's dad who she really looks up to". Indeed, God works in mysterious ways!
Additionally, there was a high school-aged couple who arrived in a Mustang as patrons. They were in visible distress, and the girl, especially, seemed tortured with her "predicament". It struck me as a situation where the popular jock gets together with the good looking gal and the "fun" relationship ends in a pregnancy, and guy pressures girl into abortion. If there is any way to broadcast a request for prayer particular for these two, please relay the sentiment. Their misled desperation struck my heart poignantly and I begged God to intercede.
Vince DeStefano
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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