God’s animals inhabit the skies, the land, and the sea; we share the earth with them, and like them rely on God’s blessing to sustain and preserve us. We gather in communion and friendship with Francis of Assisi who preached to animals and moved throughout the known world sharing God’s unconditional love for all beings.
Remembering Francis’ love for all God’s creatures, we bring forward the animals entrusted to our care that they may be blessed. We did this most recently at the 10:30am worship service on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
In the photo above, Sister Rosie Castelli holds her dog as it is blessed. Rosie is a member of the Anglican Dominicans and is one of the five people who lead on-line prayer services during the week. Click here to learn more. Some people, not wanting to bring their pets to a regular worship service, brought photos to be blessed.
The following hymn was sung as the animals are blessed individually.
HYMN “He’s Got the Whole World” Traditional Spiritual
1. He’s got the whole world in his hands. (4 times)
2. He’s got the birdies and the fishes …
3. He’s got the kitties and the doggies …
4. He’s got the bunnies and the hamsters …
5. He’s got ALL CREATION in his hands.
