How To Deal With WYD Protestors

Was listening to ABC radio tonight. During their evening news broadcast there was a feature story on the few that were protesting for one reason or another in Sydney for World Youth Day. Despite this festival being for the Catholic faith most were protesting against Christianity as a whole. Some were protesting because they have felt the effects of sexual abuse by members of the clergy. This is very understandable. Although the lady interviewed would want you to think that it is Christian doctrine to abuse innocent children. Another lady was an atheist and a feminist, as if just one isn't bad enough.

I was disappointed to hear such views broadcast on national radio. But it is the ABC after all.

So how should Christians/Catholics deal with these protesters? Unfortunately my first thought was to tell them to nick off. Although when common sense prevailed I thought wouldn't it be cool to go up to the protesters calmly and start a mass open prayer session for them. Hopefully there would be some people especially good at spontaneous acts of open prayer in your group. I'm guessing that the prayees will either be freaked out and nick off quick smart or be moved by the spontaneous act and perhaps start to open their mind and their heart to the holy spirit.

Any other thoughts?