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Cardinal Pierre Nguyên of Hanoi (Norther Vietnam), Archbishop
Joseph Vu Van Thien of Hanoi (Northern Vietnam), Văn Nhon
Archbishop Joseph (Giuse), Nguyễn Chí Linh of Huế (Central
Vietnam), Bishop Joseph Dang Duc Ngan of Da Nang (Central
Vietnam), and Archbishop Joseph Nguyễn Năng of Saigon
(Southern Vietnam). Keith also gave them each a copy of his BFG
Handbook. Fr. Nam Tran from Phuong Duc Church kindly
translated Keith's spiritual journey into Vietnamese for the church
leaders to read, allowing them to share God's promise with the
congregation. Fr. Nam Tran also mentioned that the name Phuong
Duc originates from the term "virtue." Interestingly, the meaning for
the Tao Te Ching is “Book of the Way and Its Virtue.” Keith believes
it is not enough to tell the world to believe in God, but we must be a
witness to the power and glory of God. Fr. Dominic Lộc, whom
Keith met during his visit in Vietnam, commented that our witness
stories draw people to God. This was evident when Fr. Bao Thai
shared Keith's story during his Homily at Phuong Duc Church,
where thousands became interested in learning more. Keith saw
the miracles of God taking place, gathering God's people to
proclaim the Gospel. Shortly after, many priests, religious sisters,
and laypeople shared with Keith their desire to be part of the BFG
movement.

Before returning to the United States, Keith visited the
shrine of Our Lady of La Vang. Bishop Vann had an outdoor mass
service where our Holy Mother appeared on August 17, 1798. Our
Lady of La Vang, holding the Baby Jesus, appeared to the
persecuted Christians seeking refuge in the forest jungle of La
Vang. Keith strongly believes the blood of these Christian martyrs