Blessing of animals - Wikipedia
Blessing of animals can be either of the animal or of the human-animal relationship, and can apply to pets and other companion animals, or to agricultural animals and working and other animals which humans depend on or interact with.
Catholic Prayer: Saint Francis and the Blessing of Animals
On October 4, or another appropriate day, the household may join in the blessing of pets and other animals. The blessing takes place wherever the animals can be gathered.
A SERVICE FOR THE BLESSING OF ANIMALS - Discipleship …
A Blessing of Animals, in many congregations, witnesses to God's and the Church's love, care, and concern for creation. As we recognize our mutual interdependence with God's creatures, the Church's witness of stewardship of creation is strengthened.
Blessing of Animals - Franciscan Media
Apr 20, 2024 · 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 Saint Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures.
THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS May you be blessed in the Name God, the Creator, Redeemer and of the Sustainer. May you and your animals enjoy life together and find joy with the God who created you. Amen. Ministers circulate through the congregation, blessing the animals individually. PEACE (Standing) Minister: The peace of the Lord be always with ...
Catholic Prayer: Book of Blessings: Order for the Blessing of Animals
We therefore invoke the divine blessing on these animals (through the intercession of Saint N.). As we do so, let us praise the Creator and thank him for setting us over other creatures of the...
Why the Church Blesses Animals | Catholic Answers Magazine
Oct 4, 2023 · In her traditional Roman Ritual, the Church has several blessings for animals: for flocks of sheep and cattle, for horses and other animals, for gravely sick animals, for birds, for bees, and for silkworms.
October - Blessing of Animals - Catholic Rural Life
For this blessing, people should bring along animals or plan to gather where the animals are: barn, field, pasture or yard. Opening Prayer. Let us pray: Compassionate Creator, we believe you have given the animals of the world as our companions and helpers.
Blessing of Animals – Liturgy.life
If you are looking for a blessing of animals, the Catholic Book of Blessings has a whole chapter devoted to blessing animals (Chapter 25). The rite of blessing may be led by a priest, deacon, or lay person.
Friends of Noah: The Judaic roots of the blessing of animals
Oct 11, 2010 · Many synagogues now have their own blessing of the animals ceremonies, and scholars say the idea originated in ancient Judaism.