You thought evil against me: but God turned it into good, that he might exalt me, as at present you see, and might save many people. - Genesis 50:20
The lockdowns in Ireland were particularly brutal compared to other parts of the free world, with churches deliberately targeted by politicians for lockdown while they themselves travelled the world and partied.
Yet, in the midst of that, Catholics made something very special happen, they brought people out on the streets to pray instead.
The Men’s Rosary originally took off in Poland but has now become a staple in Ireland, with dozens taking place across the country each First Saturday, from Dublin to Belfast to Tralee and everywhere in between.
Last weekend’s one in Belfast has received strong support online, long may it continue.
