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causing Keith considerable embarrassment. Regrettably, no one
came forward to defend Keith except for one lady who intervened to
calm the tension in the room. She told the angry individual there
was nothing wrong with what Keith shared and he had the right to
tell his personal story. Despite being voted best speaker, no
members appeared willing to support him when the time came,
even a Catholic who attended the same parish. Disheartened, Keith
resolved not to return to the organization unless a Catholic priest
miraculously attended the next meeting. He knew God would not
fulfill such a ridiculous and silly request, laughing, as he told his
wife.

While praying The Rosary in bed the following morning, he
was still disturbed by the embarrassment, feeling a bit defeated.
God told Keith to attend the Benediction prayer on Sunday after
mass. However, he had never heard of Benediction and looked it
up online. Keith attended the Benediction prayer by Fr. John Tran,
whom he met for the first time. Fr. John was excited to learn that
Keith was in a public speaking organization and showed interest.
Keith was pleasantly surprised to find out that Father John was
eager to join him at the next meeting, prompting Keith to reconsider
his decision to return. This turn of events led Keith not to question
what God can do, even if it sounds impossible, because nothing is
impossible with God.

In 2009, Dr. Michael Downey, a professor of theology and
editor of the award-winning book, The New Dictionary of Catholic
Spirituality from St. John’s Seminary, kindly offered his time to
review Keith's BFG manuscript. Keith reached out again after three
months to request a meeting with him. Dr. Downey was impressed