Many churches offer a Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis, on or near October 4th. We bless our pets …
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Blessing Animals at the Zoo
Caring for creation is holy. From the beginning, we’ve been entrusted with caring for our world and all things wooly, scaley, and …
“You Gotta Go Where the Dogs Are” – Taking St. Francis Day to the Park
This past Saturday, October 4th, was the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. It is a tradition to bless animals on this date, as …
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St. Francis Day Survival Guide: Practical Tips for Animal Blessings
"With all these details, don't lose sight of the reason why people come: that moment when a pet is blessed in the name of God: …
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