The story of St Genesius, as given to us in the ancient acts, tells us little about the man and his life. We have no personal details beyond that of his being an actor and comedian, and that there was some trouble in his family. We are told that he hated the Christian faith and that members of his family were Christians, indeed some accounts say his parents. Perhaps his hatred the faith came about because his parents were Christians and there were difficulties with them. He was not the first, nor even the last, to have difficulties with family members. Before his death was there a reconciliation? We do not know, but certainly in his heart he would have found peace and reconciliation thanks to the power of God's grace. May those families which need the grace of reconciliation find it through the prayers of St Genesius. If any of us need to be reconciled with anyone, may we find the grace to affect it.
Novena Prayer. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be.
St Genesius, pray for us.
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