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Bruno Mars Opens Show Asking for God’s Protection on Audience, Ends with Sign of the Cross
ChurchPOP ^ | April 30, 2026 | Jacqueline Burkepile

Posted on 05/02/2026 1:51:58 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege

Wow! You definitely don’t see this every day!

Singer Bruno Mars recently went viral on social media for opening one of his shows with a prayer asking God to protect his audience from harm. He also petitions God to provide his band with the ability to put on an unforgettable show.

Kneeling inside a church, Bruno Mars says,

“God, I thank you for giving me another day to do what I love,” Mars begins. “All that I ask is that you protect everyone in this audience. Protect everyone on this stage. Give my band and I the power and strength to give this city a show they’ll never forget. Amen.”

Mars concludes his show opening with the Sign of the Cross as bells ring. He then puts his hat back on, places a rose on the altar, and leaves the church...

(Excerpt) Read more at churchpop.com ...


TOPICS: Catholic; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: brunomars; catholic; concert; entertainment; live; mars; music; popculture; prayer; tour
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1 posted on 05/02/2026 1:51:58 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Prayer opening link:
https://youtu.be/8BWF0SxxXIY?si=FbVhMgMLLUuMIHUA

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Also: “Bruno Mars’ new music video honors Catholic marriage”
https://youtu.be/lY5V4hSLWY8?si=wEtqyJ0RxbQs2Lzf


2 posted on 05/02/2026 1:57:20 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege ( )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
Cool.

3 posted on 05/02/2026 2:25:40 AM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

imma leave the door open


4 posted on 05/02/2026 2:34:15 AM PDT by Samurai_Jack (This is not about hypocrisy, this is about hierarchy!)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Beautiful!!


5 posted on 05/02/2026 4:00:53 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Never knew Mars was a Christian


6 posted on 05/02/2026 4:07:23 AM PDT by albie
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Love this!


7 posted on 05/02/2026 6:03:45 AM PDT by Made In The USA (One and Two and Three and Four and)
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To: albie

Lenny Kravitz is a Christian as well


8 posted on 05/02/2026 6:11:08 AM PDT by AppyPappy (They don't call you a Nazi because they think you are one. They do it to justify violence. )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Wonderful to hear! Wish him well.


9 posted on 05/02/2026 3:59:27 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Yet another reason to like Bruno Mars.


10 posted on 05/02/2026 4:04:24 PM PDT by Yardstick
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Sweet.


11 posted on 05/02/2026 4:13:23 PM PDT by vis a vis
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