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Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula, members of the
“Copiosa Redenção” congregation, were talking about a vocational
retreat on Brazil's Pai Eterno — Eternal Father — TV channel
when they brought up a song about being called to the religious
life.
The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with
singing, beatbox and dance moves. Then the presenter, Deacon
Giovani Bastos, joined in, matching Sister de Paula’s moves in a
performance that's now been seen by millions on social media in
Brazil and abroad.
“That moment was very spontaneous, because with Sister Marisa,
if you start a beat, she will dance. And I’m used to singing, to
beatboxing, so for us it was very simple, spontaneous and at the
same time very surprising to see that it went viral even outside
Brazil,” Sister Marizele Cassiano, beatboxing nun, told The
Associated Press.The Sisters are dedicated to young people who
are struggling with drug addiction. They say music has been a
powerful tool to help those in need.
“Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs itself, are tools that God
uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it
works! It’s beautiful to see,” said Sister Marizele Cassiano.
While Sister Marisa has no Instagram account, Sister Marizele
has surpassed 100,000 followers since her beatboxing went viral.
The sisters also work as vocation promoters, organizing retreats
for women interested in pursuing a religious career.
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