While interest gathers around the forthcoming arrival of the relics of St Therese of Lisieux, an energetic cast meet regularly to put the final touches to their exciting production entitled "A Shower of Roses". This contemporary presentation which captures the extraordinary life and profound message of St.Therese weaves a magical interplay of drama, mime, music and dance. This cast have come together especially for this touring production in association with the National Commission for the Relics and the CVA.

The production, which is an entirely original interpretation, is directed by Martina Lehane and musically directed by Tina Hurley.

It appears for one night only at:

• Kilkenny Cathedral - April 20
  
• Galway Cathedral - May 15
  
• Cobh Cathedral - May 31
  
• Cork - St. Peter and Pauls Church - June 19
  
• Waterford - Holy Family Parish Church - June 24
  
  

Please let us know of any events planned for your area.

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Information of Interest

The Reliquary

The Reliquary will travel in the 'Theresemobile', a specially converted Mercedes Sprinter. This has been beautifully designed and decorated as a portable shrine for the precious casket. The reliquary is 400lb in weight, 4'11 long, 3'2 wide and 2'10 tall. It is a beautiful composition of polished jacaranda, decorated with exquisite gold and silver filigree. It is permanently mounted on a wooden tray and, for security, the whole reliquary is covered with a clear, permanent, plexiglas cover.

The reliquary will be placed in a prominent place in each location, so that it can be easily seen and is readily accessible to all.

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"Pilgrimage of Grace"

The "vision statement" of the organizing committee for the visit hopes that 'her visit will help individuals and groups to grasp the life and teaching of St. Therese and help them consider and renew their own journey to God in faith'. One of the principal ways of doing so is to pray for the success of the visit and to attend the Triduum of preparation that may be taking place is your own area.

It is also recommended to read Therese's own autobiography 'Story of a Soul', a book that has been a religious bestseller since it was first published in 1898.

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Bookshop

A mobile Bookshop will be present at most venues. The shop will carry a large selection of books on St.Therese; videos and audio cassette tapes; full colour block mounts; prayer cards and bookmarks and a number of souvenir items specially produced to honour this visit.

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