DJ Priest Wows Monterrey, Mexico

[kit_hung]

Monterrey's night was electric. Stage lights flashed, the dance floor buzzed with dancers moving in unison, electronic music blaring, and at the heart of the action stood Father Guilherme Peixoto in his clerical robes, but with his hands raised, playing DJ equipment instead of a pulpit.

This young man from Portugal has already performed at some of the world's biggest clubs and is currently touring Latin America, from Colombia to Mexico, where crowds are flocking to see him infuse his electronic music with a spiritual touch. His new album, *Si Tuvieras Fe*, is available now and is gaining popularity, especially among young people, a demographic the Church has lost in recent years.

Every time he takes the stage, he says it's a blend of exuberance and contemplation. His music is characterized by a powerful rhythm infused with a spiritual message, and songs like "Lift Up the Fallen" and "Protect the Lord" ignite the soul. The club is awash with religious symbols.

His journey began twenty years ago when he opened a parish bar to help pay off church debts. His fame grew until he took DJing courses, not to break church rules, but to build a community. His sold-out gigs are proof that his message has reached people.

After the 8 p.m. gig, he didn't stay for the next one early the following morning. Instead, he stood with Bishop Cabrera in Monterey Cathedral, offering Holy Communion while wearing traditional vestments. People were surprised to learn that he was the same DJ who had performed the previous night. He said it was a unique opportunity and expressed his gratitude for the chance to share something special.






source: Reuters

 

[gwolf666]

Father Guilherme Peixoto's story fascinates me because it breaks with many stereotypes we tend to have about the Church and its representatives. Seeing a priest on a stage in Monterrey, mixing electronic music with spiritual messages, is something one would hardly have imagined a few years ago. What's interesting is that it's not just a show, but a project that seeks to reconnect with young people, a group that often feels distant from religion. His album, Si Tuvieras Fe (If You Had Faith), seems to be a bridge between the modern and the traditional, and the fact that he goes to the cathedral after the party to give communion shows that he isn't abandoning his vocation, but rather expanding his way of reaching people. I think these kinds of initiatives can open a debate about how spirituality adapts to our times.

 

[Kross]

This is really amazing. The man is good as a DJ. And also very effective as a priest. Multi tasking at its finest.