Pet Blessing Day

October 4th is Pet Blessing Day

A procession of animals, everything from dogs and cats
to hamsters and even horses,
is led to churches for a special ceremony
called the Blessing of Pets.

This custom is conducted in remembrance of
St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures.

At Franciscan churches, a friar with brown robe and white cord
often welcomes each animal with a special prayer.
The Blessing of Pets usually goes like this:

“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker

of all living creatures.

You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air

and animals on the land. You inspired

St. Francis to call all of them his

brothers and sisters.

We ask you to bless this pet.

By the power of your love,

enable it to live according to your plan.

May we always praise you for

all your beauty in creation.

Blessed are you, Lord our God,

in all your creatures!

Amen.”

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So on this very special day

Mike and Beth gave me a gift

to put on my collar in honor of
Pet Blessing Day. 

The pictures didn't turn out too good

but you will get the idea.

One side says:

Saint Francis Watch over my Newfoundland

The other side says:

If by

chance I go

astray,

pray St. Francis

I find my way

for in my bed

I have to sleep

so my master

will not weep.

Wasn't that nice....

So for Pet Blessing Day --

Bless all creatures big and small....

Later -- Remington --

a blessed Newfie

-- out!

PLEASE NOTE:

Ozabella DID NOT have surgery today....
Another little "girl problem" came up this weekend....
whatever that means....
so Beth said we are going to wait
another month.
Thanks to all that sent out
good wishes and posts today....