September 27, 2006
This issue: Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, patron of ecology and animals, on his October 4 feast day. Send pet blessing and peace prayer e-cards.

St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi 
“The whole world knows you are a saint…”
St. Francis of Assisi
That Christ you saw said to you, “Come and lovingly embrace this noble cross…”
Happy St. Francis Day 
“We are all creatures of one family. We are all brothers and sisters.”
Happy St. Francis Day
“Praise and bless my Lord, and give him thanks, and serve him with great humility.”
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis 
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace…”
Pet Blessings

Christians everywhere celebrate the feast of St. Francis by blessing their pets in the spirit of this patron saint of animals. Send our pet blessing e-cards to family and friends, and be sure to check out our national list of pet blessings in our St. Francis feature.

Pet Blessing
“Blessed are you, God of All Creation. We praise you with grateful hearts, for you brought forth birds of the air, fish in the sea and animals on land…”
Bless All Creation
“Creator God, make us kind in our relationships with all your creatures and all creation.”
Franciscan Pet Blessing
“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You inspired St. Francis to call all animals his brothers and sisters…”
Blessing for Sick Pet
“Loving God, Lord of all life, let your face shine upon our sick pet. Show us your healing love.”
Blessing for a Deceased Pet
“We remember the laughter and joy which this pet has given us…”

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Francis and the San Damiano Cross
Meditations on Spiritual Transformation
Book by Susan Saint Sing, Ph.D.
An invaluable prayer resource that uses the cross of San Damiano as inspiration for personal reflection.
Learn more here.

Assisi Pilgrimage
Walking in Faith With Francis and Clare
Film written and directed by Greg Friedman, O.F.M.
Father Greg offers an "armchair tour" of this very special pilgrimage destination in this all-new DVD.
Click here for details.
 
 
 
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