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Pakistan is filled with many denominations but Catholic
Christians are in the majority and scattered throughout
the country. Most of the Catholics in far off places are
very strong in their Faith and wait for a Catholic priest to
come to feed them the Catholic teaching. When people
hear about the Living Rosary, they try to reach me and
request that I visit their village and tell them about the
Rosary and give devotional articles for prayer.
Many pastors spring up having their own chapels, funded from other countries
and draw followers by serving food and having weekly prayers which attract
poor people. Many of these catechists never teach the Rosary. They say that no
one taught it to them. They do not even know the HAIL MARY! When we come
with the Rosaries, Scapulars and Miraculous Medals, they are overjoyed! At times
when I go to visit, Catholics are a big challenge to me as they want lots of Rosaries,
Miraculous Medals and Scapulars to take for themselves. Mostly, I am alone
during my long travels and it is very dangerous. I am on a hit list and, in 2013,
there was a suicide attack on us. We must be alert when we travel. Once, during a
lecture, the tires of my car were deflated. There is always a threat for us.
People feel happy when they get their Decade, Rosary, Medal, booklet and holy
cards. Many people take down the photo of actors and models, and put up the
beautiful color pictures of Our Lady, Holy Family and St. Philomena that you
give them. That is a big change. Priests show their joy when they see the Living
Rosary is being promoted in their parishes and they are very cooperative.
We are profoundly grateful for what you do for our country and for Holy Mother
the Church.
Afzaal Khokhar - PAKISTAN