October 5, 2008
Blessing of Animals
Here I am leading prayer at the traditional Franciscan blessing of animals. Among those blessed were several dogs and cats, two rats, a duck, a hedgehog, a guinea pig, a baby squirrel, and a hermit crab. One each of the dogs and the rats, being named Francis, were also celebrating their name days.
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Are you in Yonkers? I swear I recognize that brick building behind you.
ReplyDeleteYonkers it is, the "City of Gracious Living."
ReplyDeleteLooks like it went a little more smoothly than the blessing at our church...
ReplyDeleteStill pictures can be deceiving, Kathy. Blessing of animals is rarely what I would call "smooth" and is never anything near quiet. :)
ReplyDeleteMay I come next year and bring my pet moose (or as my grandkids would say, "MooTH")??? Can I bring him by tram into Yonkers?
ReplyDeleteJust kidding, my friend...God bless...