Happy Feast Day to St. Francis of Assisi and a Pet's Blessing

St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals
Feast Day October 4th

"Lord God,
you have made all living things
and you are even more wonderful
than the things you have made.
We thank you for giving us our pets
who are our friends
and who give us so much joy in life.

Bless this Pet.
May it give us joy and remind us of your power.
May we realize that
as our pets trust us to take care of them,
so we should trust you to take care of us,
and in taking care of them
we share in your love for all your creatures.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.

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Blessing of an Animal

Almighty and generous Providence,
how great the variety of living things
you have put at our disposal!
You told our first parents:
"I give you all animals of the land" (Gn 1:30).
Some can be used as food,
or for labor or transportation,
but also for our companionship and recreation.

Bless this Animal.
May it carry out the function it has been given
and may it aid us to think of you its Creator
and give praise and thanks to your forever.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus our Lord.

- Prayer Source New Saint Joseph People's Prayer Book, Catholic Book Publishing.