The Church there has come through a lot of hardship. The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
“How beautiful and joyful they are.” Yes, stunning isn’t it!
I had to smile back at them -—— pure holiness!
For a while, I was travelling to vietnam at least twice a year for business. I was in some Provinces that were the most openly Christian/Catholic places I have ever been.
I arrived late one night to a hotel. I didn’t realize there was a Church next door, until I woke up at 5 AM to the sound of a band playing outside the church. I had forgotten it was All Saints Day, and there were literally 1000 people attending mass at 6AM. The Church was full, and the courtyard of the church was full, out to the sidewalk. I’ve never seen anything like it.