Praying for those involved in cinema and theatre
© The Fraternity of St Genesius 2009
Prayer to St Genesius
Holy St Genesius,
martyr for Christ,
by the grace of the Holy Spirit
through your acting
you came to discover
the truth of the Christian faith.
In your first profession of that faith
you were baptized through the shedding
of your blood,
offering your life for the praise and glory
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray for those who dedicate their lives
to the theatrical and cinematic arts.
Like you may they find the presence
of the Lord in their work
and generously open their hearts
to his teaching,
living it in the midst of the challenges
and demands of their calling.
In this novena, I remember most especially…., commending him/her to your care.
Let us pray:
Eternal Father, in your love you call all men and women to come to know you and to share in your divine life. Through the intercession of your martyr, Genesius, who responded so generously to the grace of conversion, grant that the same grace may be given to those who as yet do not know you, and may be renewed in those who do. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy St Genesius,
martyr for Christ,
by the grace of the Holy Spirit
through your acting
you came to discover
the truth of the Christian faith.
In your first profession of that faith
you were baptized through the shedding
of your blood,
offering your life for the praise and glory
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray for those who dedicate their lives
to the theatrical and cinematic arts.
Like you may they find the presence
of the Lord in their work
and generously open their hearts
to his teaching,
living it in the midst of the challenges
and demands of their calling.
In this novena, I remember most especially…., commending him/her to your care.
Let us pray:
Eternal Father, in your love you call all men and women to come to know you and to share in your divine life. Through the intercession of your martyr, Genesius, who responded so generously to the grace of conversion, grant that the same grace may be given to those who as yet do not know you, and may be renewed in those who do. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Healing through the intercession of St Genesius
Lord Jesus,
you took pity on the blind Bartimaeus
and healed him;
you raised Lazarus from the dead
and freed Mary Magdalen from seven
devils to count her among your disciples.
You made the blind see, the deaf hear,
the dumb speak, the lame walk,
you cleansed lepers and cast out demons.
You preached the Good News to the poor
and bless those who are faithful to you.
Through the intercession of your
faithful martyr, Genesius,
grant your healing and consolation to the sick.
Give them the strength to carry their Cross
in union with you.
(We remember in particular _________.)
Help us to remain faithful to you in health
and in suffering, conformed to your Cross;
open our hearts to your will
so your grace may transform our lives.
Lord Jesus,
you took pity on the blind Bartimaeus
and healed him;
you raised Lazarus from the dead
and freed Mary Magdalen from seven
devils to count her among your disciples.
You made the blind see, the deaf hear,
the dumb speak, the lame walk,
you cleansed lepers and cast out demons.
You preached the Good News to the poor
and bless those who are faithful to you.
Through the intercession of your
faithful martyr, Genesius,
grant your healing and consolation to the sick.
Give them the strength to carry their Cross
in union with you.
(We remember in particular _________.)
Help us to remain faithful to you in health
and in suffering, conformed to your Cross;
open our hearts to your will
so your grace may transform our lives.
Meditation
This was the testimony of the actor, Genesius:
“I desire to receive the grace of Christ, through which I may be reborn and freed from the ruin of my iniquities.”
‘Hear, O Emperor, and all the army, wise men and peoples of this city. Whenever I so much as heard mention of a Christian I was appalled, and I insulted those who were steadfast in that faith. I even cursed my parents and relatives because they were Christian, and I held Christians in such scorn that I made a diligent study of their mysteries, so that I could put on a show for you based on their rites of sanctification. But when the water touched my naked body, and when I replied to the question that I believed, I saw a hand coming over me from heaven, and radiant angels standing above me, who read from a book all the sins which I had committed from my infancy; but then they washed them in the very water in which I was bathed in your sight, and afterwards showed it to me whiter than snow. Now, therefore, distinguished Emperor, and all you peoples who laugh at these mysteries, join me in believing that Christ is the true Lord, that he is Light, that he is Truth, that he is Love, and that through him you can attain forgiveness.’
‘There is no king other than He whom I saw; I adore and worship Him; and even if I am slain a thousand times for worshiping Him, I will belong to Him, as I have now begun to be. The torments will not be able to take Christ from my mouth, nor to take Him from my heart. For I greatly repent of having sinned, since formerly I shuddered at the holy name in use among holy men, and, proud soldier that I was, I have come rather late to adore the true King.’
“Our Lord Jesus Christ is God, and we shall have life in his name!”
Optional Spiritual Exercise
To celebrate the feast of St Genesius, it is recommended to attend Holy Mass. In St Mary’s Church, Drogheda, the Feast Day Mass this evening will be offered for all the intentions which have been submitted for the Novena.
Novena Prayers:
This was the testimony of the actor, Genesius:
“I desire to receive the grace of Christ, through which I may be reborn and freed from the ruin of my iniquities.”
‘Hear, O Emperor, and all the army, wise men and peoples of this city. Whenever I so much as heard mention of a Christian I was appalled, and I insulted those who were steadfast in that faith. I even cursed my parents and relatives because they were Christian, and I held Christians in such scorn that I made a diligent study of their mysteries, so that I could put on a show for you based on their rites of sanctification. But when the water touched my naked body, and when I replied to the question that I believed, I saw a hand coming over me from heaven, and radiant angels standing above me, who read from a book all the sins which I had committed from my infancy; but then they washed them in the very water in which I was bathed in your sight, and afterwards showed it to me whiter than snow. Now, therefore, distinguished Emperor, and all you peoples who laugh at these mysteries, join me in believing that Christ is the true Lord, that he is Light, that he is Truth, that he is Love, and that through him you can attain forgiveness.’
‘There is no king other than He whom I saw; I adore and worship Him; and even if I am slain a thousand times for worshiping Him, I will belong to Him, as I have now begun to be. The torments will not be able to take Christ from my mouth, nor to take Him from my heart. For I greatly repent of having sinned, since formerly I shuddered at the holy name in use among holy men, and, proud soldier that I was, I have come rather late to adore the true King.’
“Our Lord Jesus Christ is God, and we shall have life in his name!”
Optional Spiritual Exercise
To celebrate the feast of St Genesius, it is recommended to attend Holy Mass. In St Mary’s Church, Drogheda, the Feast Day Mass this evening will be offered for all the intentions which have been submitted for the Novena.
Novena Prayers:
DAY NINE
FEAST OF ST GENESIUS
ACTOR AND MARTYR
“Behold the Lamb of God”
FEAST OF ST GENESIUS
ACTOR AND MARTYR
“Behold the Lamb of God”
Scripture Reading
This was the testimony of John…
…. he saw Jesus coming towards him and said:
“Behold! There is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world”
(Jn 1:19a, 29)
This was the testimony of John…
…. he saw Jesus coming towards him and said:
“Behold! There is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world”
(Jn 1:19a, 29)
Online Novena 2009
Tuesday 25th August
Tuesday 25th August
St Genesius of Rome