This amateur Sydney video has turned into an international viral, and it's no wonder. Because in the video we can see a group of about 100 men who - kneeling or standing - pray the rosary together. Let's add that they do it in heavy rain! They took up this prayer with a beautiful intention.
Australia in the rain
The atmospheric situation in Australia is currently not very interesting, as its eastern coast has been hit by heavy rainfall. In Sydney, it led to flooding. Thousands of residents in the south-west of the city were even summoned to evacuate. However, this did not deter the gentlemen who committed themselves to praying the rosary every month.
And so we can see how bravely - despite the downpour - they fulfill this obligation, praying on the first Saturday of the month, in front of the door of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The men undertook this prayer for women: "because we love them and we want them to know that we are praying for them."
Rain as a blessing
"Believing men would like to share the Good News with others and let them know that they are praying, but they are often reluctant to do so, which is why the Men's Rosary Crusade gives them the opportunity to profess their faith in the most public and loving way - by praying for our loved ones, community, country and church, no matter what, ”said Ivica Kovac, commissioner for life, marriage and family for the Archdiocese of Sydney. He added that the weather was not a deterrent, but was taken as a blessing and a great motivator to proclaim God's mercy in public through the Holy Rosary.
The power of a testimony
Almost 1.5 thousand appeared under the video. comments, most of which are an expression of respect and gratitude to the testimony of men. People are touched and uplifted by their attitude. Here's what they write:
Really very touching ... Because a real man bows to God ... May you be blessed together with your families and people and what you pray for ... Here is the God we all need and will need. Praise be to God!
What a faith! Mother Mary will certainly pray for you. She is a merciful and loving mother. God bless you all.
God bless you all. Here is an example of what we should all be doing.
I've seen them. It was raining and they were sticking to their mission. Great people. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You are an inspiration in a non-inspiring society!
It's so beautiful to see these men pray side by side. God bless you all.
It's wonderful to see such faith, an inspiration for us and our faith. May God bless you all.
And here is the mentioned video:
These men realize that there are thousands of people like them in Sydney and Australia and hope that their public witness through the Rosary Crusade will encourage others to share the good news of love more boldly wherever they are , recalled Ivica Kovac. We hope so too 🙂
Source: http://www.catholicvoice.org.au