They Fell for the Lie; it was sad – I’ll Pray for Them

Defenders of the Catholic Faith · Oct 29, 2026

I posted this at the time, but thought to share it again because it is even more appropriate now and even mentions Halloween.

We were in the airport in Lisbon Portugal heading to Israel to pick up our next group. Janet and I were standing in line and a man started up a conversation with us.

He and his wife were in their late 60s and I could tell they were good Americans. They’d be ideal neighbors, keeping their lawn mowed and their property maintained. But they fell for the lie and it has infected their whole life which became apparent in our short conversation.

I always wear my San Damiano…