I sure think they could have done far WORSE. If it was sincerely meant for the glory of the Lord as best they understood it, God then certainly blessed it.
Those who did not like it, can they do better than pot shots? Like say how they would have dealt with such an opportunity themselves?
I agree with you and I am Catholic. You hammered the nail and with charity, and with your entire statement, especially the remark, “....as best they understand it”.
Nice.