Pictures from the past: Brother Barry at the General Chapter in Kleve, Germany, in May 2016.

Brother Barry with the German-, American- and Philippine Alexian Brothers

Miracles in the presence of the deceased Saint Alexius - Part of a series of frescoes depicting episodes in the life of Saint Alexius, C. Procaccini (1609-1612), Bobbio, Italy.

Giuseppe Bertini (1825-1898) - St Alexius, stained glass window, Bibbio, Italy.

Bookmark with a prayer to St Alexius.

This beautiful painting can be found inside the parish church of St John the Baptist in Knock, which has been in operation since 1828. Interestingly, in the background of the scene of "John baptising Jesus" you can see the parish church (left) and the Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland (right) that was completed in 1976.

 

 

The parish church at Christmas time

Paulin Didion and Gangel Charles Victor - Saint Alexius, coloured lithograph, 2nd half of the 19th century, France.

Saint Alexius, please hear our prayers this evening and pray to the Lord for us. We ask you to send new vocations to the Alexian Brothers, so that they may continue their 800-year mission of service to those in need. Bless all current and future members with your wisdom and love, that their work may be a blessing to others. And help those who hear and heed this call to be worthy of holy service. Grant that the Alexian Brothers may always find strength and spiritual support in your eternal love and grace. Amen.