Prayers for Our Pets: Mahalo Nui Loa

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Mahalo Nui Loa

We have some very caring people here. I am so deeply touched by the way you reach out to the owners who are suffering from the loss of their pet, etc. You truly show compassion and loving concern. So a big thank you to all of you...or how we say it in Hawaii, Mahalo Nui Loa! Thank you very much.

3 comments:

Adrienne said...: I try to comment on all but often fall short. But - I always read each and every post on my Reader and say a prayer.

Did you see this?

http://adriennescatholiccorner.blogspot.com/2011/09/frankie-finds-forever-home.html; September 18, 2011 at 5:55 AM
kozz said...: After undergoing the absolute nightmare of a time when Cleo was unwell, has sensitized me to how the owners suffer along with their beloved pets. I am very grateful to you Esther, for this site, and for all the prayer warriors, for their prayers for me and Cleo. AS Cleo is now well, I am paying it forward, as I know how gut wrenching this situation can be. God bless all your good and compassionate pet owners and prayer warriors.; September 19, 2011 at 3:26 AM
EC Gefroh said...: Adrienne, only comment when you feel moved to or when you can. We all know the prayer warriors...and then some are praying for the pets even though not everyone comments.

Thank you Kozz. I am glad the owners are always included in the prayers. God love you all!; September 19, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Prayer for My Pet

In Your infinite wisdom, Lord God,
when You created the Universe
You blessed us with all living creatures.
We especially thank You for giving us our pets
who are our friends and who bring us so much joy in life.
Their presence very often helps us get through trying times.
Kindly bless my pet.
May my pet continue giving me joy and remind me 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.
Enlighten our minds to preserve all endangered species
so that we may continue to appreciate all Your creatures.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers for Animals and their Masters

Hear our humble prayer,
O God,
for our friends, the animals, especially for animals who are suffering:
for animals that are over-worked,
under-fed and cruelly treated;
for all wistful creatures in captivity
that beat their wings against bars;
for any that are hunted or lost or deserted
or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put to death.

We entreat for them all
your mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them
we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves,
to be true friends to animals
and so to share the blessings of the Merciful.

Albert Schweitzer (1875- 1965)
Theologian and Humanitarian

Prayer for Healing: Intercession of Bl. Francis X. Seelos C.S.s.R.

Prayer to St. Martin de Porres

The Rainbow Bridge

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called "The Rainbow Bridge" because of its
many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge,
there is a land of meadows, hills and
valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm Spring
weather.
Those old and frail animals are young again.
Those who have been maimed are made whole again.
They play all day with each other.
But there is only one thing missing.
They are not with their special person who
loved them on earth.
So, each day, they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up.
The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes are staring, and this one runs from the group.
You have been seen.
When you and your special friend meet,
you take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again.
You look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then, you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

Unknown Author

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Mahalo Nui Loa

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