Witness to an old friend

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I hope you don’t mind me sharing this with you, yesterday (sat. 27.sept.) i went to the city of York to see an old friend I have known from early childhood.While walking around this ancient town we went to look at the famous York Minster,we could not get in as the doors were all shut,there was a wedding photo call happening on the steps.We stumbled across a little Catholic church(St.Wilfred’s),we went inside .While looking around my friend said,“do you like all this catholic stuff”?I said yes, I am catholic,he was surprised to say the least! “.What about all the scandals”?he asked,I said it happens in all denominations. "Well each to his own " he said,“Do you say Hail Mary’s and all that”?.I said yes,and he seemed satisfied at that,we left the church and i blessed myself on the way out,he said nothing at this,but i am hoping he will have seen another side to me.I should add we met up a year ago after losing touch for many years,he is emigrating to Canada next week.I am so pleased I managed to tell him about my faith, and who knows,he may start to ponder things for himself, I really hope so.Thank you for sharing this with me, hope I have not bored you too much!
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                                                     God Bless,
                                                                       Mick.
 
english_guy said:
Hello everyone,
I hope you don’t mind me sharing this with you, yesterday (sat. 27.sept.) i went to the city of York to see an old friend I have known from early childhood.While walking around this ancient town we went to look at the famous York Minster,we could not get in as the doors were all shut,there was a wedding photo call happening on the steps.We stumbled across a little Catholic church(St.Wilfred’s),we went inside .While looking around my friend said,“do you like all this catholic stuff”?I said yes, I am catholic,he was surprised to say the least! “.What about all the scandals”?he asked,I said it happens in all denominations. "Well each to his own " he said,“Do you say Hail Mary’s and all that”?.I said yes,and he seemed satisfied at that,we left the church and i blessed myself on the way out,he said nothing at this,but i am hoping he will have seen another side to me.I should add we met up a year ago after losing touch for many years,he is emigrating to Canada next week.I am so pleased I managed to tell him about my faith, and who knows,he may start to ponder things for himself, I really hope so.Thank you for sharing this with me, hope I have not bored you too much!
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                                                     God Bless,
                                                                       Mick.
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Mick, it’s little, seemingly insignificant, instances as this that can begin the turning of a heart to God. You were a true friend to him. 🙂
 
I think that’s a great way to witness your faith without being overbearing or “in your face”. Thanks for posting …
 
Hi simon X ,thank you, and all who answer I thank you in advance,
God Bless,
Mick.
 
I would say, “Well done”.

Your post describes simple honest answers to his questions.
 
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