Beatboxing Nuns Go Viral

​​Two Brazilian nuns, Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula of the Copiosa Redenção congregation, recently captivated audiences by beatboxing and dancing during a live Catholic television broadcast. While discussing a vocational retreat on Brazil's Pai Eterno TV channel, they spontaneously launched into a lively performance, complete with singing, beatboxing, and dance moves. Their infectious energy even drew in the show's host, Deacon Giovani Bastos, who joined them on stage. The impromptu act quickly went viral, garnering millions of views on social media and resonating with audiences worldwide. Sister Marizele, who has since gained over 140,000 followers on Instagram, explained that their musical talents are not just for entertainment but serve as powerful tools in their ministry, particularly in reaching young people struggling with addiction. She noted, "Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs themselves are tools that God uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it works! It's beautiful to see.”

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