During a service at Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane, Washington, a homeless man assaulted Rev. David Gaines, a priest, while the attack was captured on a church livestream. Gaines stated that he did not know his attacker and had never seen him before. The alleged assailant was brought to the service by individuals who believed he could find healing. Worshippers intervened and restrained the man until authorities arrived. The man was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor assault and outstanding felony warrants. Gaines suffered minor injuries during the attack. The incident occurred during a Novena service where churchgoers pray for healing over nine days. In a video of the assault, the man appeared to strike Gaines before being escorted away by parishioners and a security guard. Gaines expressed a desire to use the incident for good and mentioned having a tender place in his heart for the man, acknowledging that he clearly needs healing. Gaines described the unexpected attack as a situation allowed by God, highlighting the need to find a positive outcome from it. The motive behind the assault remains unclear, as Gaines recalled the intense gaze of the attacker before the incident occurred.
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