Young Men's Mass Marathon: 90 Services in 50 Churches

0:00On April 4th, three young guys from Balting Glass and County Wicklow started hitting up different churches for mass about 17 months ago, just for kicks. Luke Duke, whose 20, Stephen Patterson at 17 and Dylan Burn 18, have now racked up 90 masses across 50 churches, and they're not slowing down. What began as a fun challenge took them all over Wicklow, most of Carlo, parts of Kildare, plus spots in Dublin and Slago. They weren't big church regulars before, more like occasional visitors, but turning each trip into an event kept them hooked. Folks at first thought they were nuts, showing up as young lads and unfamiliar parishes, but reactions flipped to peer positivity. A local priest even spotted them multiple weeks in a row and loved seeing peers step up, saying it inspires more than any sermon from him. They've got strong opinions on what makes a solid mass now. Stephen digs great choirs and warm smiles that make anywhere feel like home, while Dylan prefers quick ones around 30 to 37 minutes for that peaceful reflection vibe.

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