Several years ago, I saw this young lady walking around our church campus with a man about her age (she was 18.) I introduced myself and started a conversation with the two of them.
Margaret asked me if we could talk, without him around, so I invited her into my office.
She was from out-of-state, up here in Michigan for a job. The guy wasn't so much a real boyfriend as someone she was traveling with for work, but you got the sense she felt kind of stuck.
I won't go into her whole story, but she clearly was interested in growing in her faith. I toured the church with them and she asked for one of our free rosaries. You could tell she had a deep desire to learn more about God and how to turn to him.
I never learned her last name and know that I will never have contact with her again, since I am no longer at that parish. It was just a chance encounter, designed by God.
I still pray for her. I pray that she still has a light in her for seeking God. You could tell it was authentic. I hope our short time together left her strengthened in her search.
Margaret is symbolic of all who are a bit lost, but know that there is someone greater who is calling them closer. Since you, too, might be God's instrument today, likely in an unexpected way, always be at the ready to share your love of Christ with anyone who crosses your path.
Let us keep praying for all of the "Margarets" of the world. We may never know the outcome of their life, but we do know the power of God to reach them.
I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Janet Cassidy
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