It’s not just Ireland, however. There are more and more public gatherings for the rosary, in the United States, Canada, the U.K., France, Italy, Croatia, Lebanon, India, Australia, and other places. Earlier this month on Feb. 5, a group of 25-30 men gathered in a public park in Austin, Texas, for the city’s inaugural “rosary rally.” The men plan to continue gathering at a different location each month.

“It’s not just the ‘faith of nice,’ ” he said. “We offer reparation for the salvation of souls. That’s the goal.”