Blessing of Animals Oct. 4

The Blessing of Animals takes place in many parishes on Oct. 4.  This is the feast of the universally loved St. Francis of Assisi (13th c.) who exalted in a kinship relationship with all of Creation (see earlier post).  This ritual reminds us that animals are sacred.  All of Creation is sacred since it comes from God. We have a responsibility and a privilege to care for animals and befriend Creation by mutal support.