Saturday October 4th was the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, which commemorates the life of St. Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the patron saint of animals and the environment.
Richard and Christine set up across the street in front of “Bean Around the World” so people could bring by their pets to be blessed and receive a little treat.
Several familiar furry friends and their humans came by and we and met some new ones.
The dogs attended in person for their blessing
while the cats chose to send their pictures.
Sadly no birds or rodents visited.
Fortunately the snakes and spiders stayed home J
Below is a picture and a video of Richard, Argyll and Allan (one of Argyll’s humans).
A
Prayer of Blessing for our Pets
we praise you for surrounding us with living creatures,
great and small,
who reveal to us the wonder of your creation.
We thank you for our pets
who bring so much joy into our lives.
By the power of your love may our lives together
be a sign of the peace and harmony
you seek for the whole of creation.
Blessed are you, o Holy One, now and forever. Amen.
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