Journal April 17, 1962
Some of our Missionnaires de la Jeunesse Mormonne:
Back row: ?,Simone Daviron,?,?, Le Bras?, Annick Leroy
Front row: Le Vilain, Le Bras? Le Vilain, Yvon Le Bras, Hubert Leroy
April 17—I find myself sadly behind in this journal. So much is happening that I can’t find a moment to stick it all in here.

As second counselor to the branch president, I find myself assigned to coordinate the MJM program—the [124] Mormon Youth Missionaries. In this capacity, I’ve already recommended fifteen of our youth to be called as MJM. They’ll be divided in two groups: those from 12-14, including Michel Delétang (11) and Josette Leroy (almost 11), with Hubert Leroy as the group leader. The other group will be those from 15 to 25 years of age, directed by Annick Leroy. I’m very enthusiastic about this program, and so are the kids. And it really thrills me to see the Leroys accept responsibilities and grow spiritually.

Yesterday we had an incredible day, though the really striking events didn’t start until after 6 p.m. That’s when we went to see Mlle Zanus, whose spiritual condition was just about desperate. Finally, she admitted her problem: she’s engaged, and she’s afraid her fiancé won’t want her to be baptized. We suggested that she write to him and ask his opinion. He’s in the Army, in Algeria, just now. She’s going to do it, and we’ll fast and pray for a satisfactory response.

Next, we visited the Molina family, with whom we’ve had some difficulties. And M. Molina preached almost our entire first message to us! He said, “I was born Catholic, but no longer. Too many things I can’t abide. Worshiping Mary, for example. And baptizing babies. And praying to statues of people. And paying the clergy. And dressing the clergy in all sorts of finery. Can’t agree with all that. So I don’t practice Catholicism any longer.”
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