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A new devotion composed in honour of St Genesius has just been granted the Imprimatur by Bishop Michael Smith. The Imprimatur is the Church’s official mark of approval on a prayer or text testifying that there is nothing contrary to the faith in the text. The new devotion, called the Corona of St Genesius, a chaplet composed as a means of seeking the intercession of the martyr.
The Corona consists of the traditional prayers of the Apostles’ Creed, the Our Father, a short verse intercession and Glory be (ten times), followed by the Hail Mary, an invocation to the Immaculate Heart and finishing with the Fraternity prayer to St Genesius. As the prayer calls on the intercession of the martyr, and the intercession of the blood of the martyrs, it is hoped the Corona will prove a powerful prayer for those in need. Special Corona beads (pictured), featuring a medal of StGenesius, have been designed, and the men of the Cenacolo community near Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock have agreed to produce them. The beads can also be used as a decade rosary. The beads with an explanatory prayer card can be obtained from the Fraternity and will also be available at Fraternity events and ceremonies. The beads cost €2.50 each, a price which simply covers the cost of manufacture. If making a request in writing please enclose €2 extra to cover post and packaging.
The Corona consists of the traditional prayers of the Apostles’ Creed, the Our Father, a short verse intercession and Glory be (ten times), followed by the Hail Mary, an invocation to the Immaculate Heart and finishing with the Fraternity prayer to St Genesius. As the prayer calls on the intercession of the martyr, and the intercession of the blood of the martyrs, it is hoped the Corona will prove a powerful prayer for those in need. Special Corona beads (pictured), featuring a medal of StGenesius, have been designed, and the men of the Cenacolo community near Our Lady’s Shrine in Knock have agreed to produce them. The beads can also be used as a decade rosary. The beads with an explanatory prayer card can be obtained from the Fraternity and will also be available at Fraternity events and ceremonies. The beads cost €2.50 each, a price which simply covers the cost of manufacture. If making a request in writing please enclose €2 extra to cover post and packaging.
Praying for those involved in cinema and theatre
New Prayer Approved: The Corona of St Genesius
Plans are in place to open the Fraternity’s first film club in Dublin. Culture Secretary, Kevin Dolan, is hoping to have the club up and running in Dublin soon. The aim of the club is to provide interesting films with either a Christian theme, or exploring issues which the contemporary Church is facing. It is hoped that the club will meet once a month and will welcome everyone who is interested in film and the arts. The format being posed is that of an introductory speaker, and after viewing the film the audience will engage in a discussion. While the Fraternity aims to provide a forum for those involved in the Church to discuss the arts it also hopes to increase exposure to Christian art and introduce the Fraternity to the wider community.
Fraternity Film Club
A new drama group has been formed in Dublin under the patronage of St Genesius. The St Genesius Drama Group was founded by a number of young adults, Fraternity member Rachel McKeever and Culture Secretary Kevin Dolan among them, and aims to promote Christian drama in the city. The group’s first production was a performance of the late Pope John Paul II’s play The Jeweler’s Shop which took place at Aras Treasa, Clarendon Street, Dublin on the 4th and 5th July. Taking Pope John Paul’s powerful play on marriage as their first production proved a wise decision as both nights were sold out completely. The Group aim to stage further performances of the Pope’s play for interested groups while working on other productions. Please remember their projects in your prayers and Fraternitas will keep you updated.
St Genesius Drama Group Formed
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Fr John Hogan, Father Director will travel shortly to Alabama to do some work with EWTN. Details to follow. |
