UPDATES ON NIGERIA AND PAKISTAN!
The Lord is doing really miraculous things through my little books (and some very generous and courageous people) in both Pakistan and Nigeria. Two Islamic collages in Nigeria and one in Pakistan have requested copies of 'The Holiness of Womanhood' to use in their classes, libraries and to give to the professors and students. Religious sisters are being set on fire with the teachings of the Church. And all of my books are giving my translator in Pakistan the courage to step out (despite danger) to engage with the Muslim leaders begging for a stop to the rape, forced conversion and slaughter of Christians. Please PRAY FOR THESE PEOPLE!
And please consider helping concretely by donating to the GoFundMe to finance the printing and distribution of "In Our Lady's Shadow: the Spirituality of Praying for Priests" in both of these countries. They are using my teaching in this book to start prayer groups in both countries to pray for both priests and persecuted Christians. Please read about their work below. If several of you could pitch in, the burden wouldn't fall all on one person and so, so much good could be spread not only in these countries, but then throughout the world!
The GoFundMe link is: https://gofund.me/6f5a0d0f
Please take a moment and read these updates from my Nigerian contact as well as from Aqif, my Pakistani translator. IT IS VERY WORTH THE THREE MINUTES IT TAKES TO READ!
FROM NIGERIA:
"All I will say is thank you for what you and Dr. Sebastian Mahfood for what you're doing in Nigeria. I know Muslims believe in Mary- (Miriam) but they don't make devotion to her. When a Muslim makes a request of a book that is written by a Catholic and has Catholic doctrine-then it is obvious that it is inspiring and making a difference among them. The Holiness of Womanhood has a bold picture of Mary on the front page. A Muslim professor requested my dad to give some copies to their female students, though he just had a few copies for their students and teachers. This took place in two different Islamic colleges.
When we go on vacation next month and we are done printing you will get a lot of pictures and testimonies! I pray that you money and miracle happens so that we can also print In Our Lady's Shadows. I will be free to organize little children to pray for priests during the vacation, organize women conferences and young lady's (retreats) during the holidays. Expect big things and testimonies from next month. I have two places in mind for the school I spoke about, where slavery has been existing and other evils because education can eradicate that from the people. My spirit tells me strongly that they will donate a land to me free. I will meet their Local Chief-Monarch. Please pray towards it. In schools like this children can have in their program the daily routine of praying for priests."
FROM PAKISTAN:
Mary 31, 2021
"Greetings of the Lord and Mother Mary be with you!
Indeed I had a very busy weekend. I really praise the Lord for all he is doing. I was able to say rosary with the Children of the Cross. I asked them to bring pictures for all the persecuted people. You can see in one of the pictures that they have really brought so many pictures that we have to choose a few. But this showed their faith in prayer.
Then in one picture a lady is leading in prayer. She prayed for all the people especially who are tortured because they are Christians.
Then in one of the pictures a man is leading in a prayer. He is also leading Children of the Cross. These poor children are very happy when they pray.
In one of the places that I visited yesterday, I told children that let's pray for all the poor and persecuted. So one of the children from the group said that we are also in the same condition. I told her that then lets pray for ourselves as well.
I showed a short movie to one group about Mother Mary. And then I also showed a small documentary about persecution on Christian people in my country.
Then the good thing is that, I was able to meet a group of Muslim leaders. They were all from big institutions and have their say. I shared your book with them. I also told them about facts and figures about what is happening in Pakistan. I told them that each year 1,000 Pakistani girls forcibly converted to Islam. Honestly speaking it is very dangerous to tell these things but I feel someone has to take steps. They listened to me. One of the Muslim leader was professor in Islamic University. He said he would like to keep this book in the university library. I gave him “Holiness of Womanhood”.
That is really true that very year more than thousand girls are converted to Islam forcefully.
Then a sad incident happened a few days back. In the hospital early morning a Christian nurse was raped by three Muslims. A really sad incident. It is true that in my place Christians are not safe, especially women. I am trying to reach that nurse just to tell her that we are praying for her.
Your books have given me courage to do something for my people in Pakistan. Your books are a source of hope and peace. Your books have given a purpose in my life to serve my community. My people have found peace in your writings. This is God’s will, His call for me to be the voice of my people.
Thank you very much and I need your continued prayers."
