Today is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. In St. Francis’ “Canticle of the Sun,” he named all of creation as his siblings. We’re celebrating St. Francis today at The Upper Room with a Blessing of the Animals. We’ve invited our friends, families, and neighbors to bring their pet(s) or picture of their pet(s) for a blessing. Those of you close by, we hope you will join us any time between 4 and 6 p.m.
Jack has had a bath and a haircut and will be present at the event. If you would like a blessing (or a head hug) from Jack, he will gladly oblige.
Praise to you, Lord, with all your creatures; and above all to Brother Sun, who makes the day that lightens us. He is fair and shines with a great splendor. Most High, he bears your mark.
Praise to you, Lord, for Sister Moon and for the Stars. In the heavens you have framed them, clear and precious and fair.
Praise to you, Lord, for Brother Wind, for the air and the cloud, for calm and all weather by which you give sustenance to your creatures.
Praise to you, Lord, for Sister Water. Very useful is she and humble and precious and chaste.
Praise to you, Lord, for Brother Fire by whom the night is lightened. He is lovely and limber and lusty and strong.
Praise to you, Lord, for our sister, Mother Earth, who upholds and cares for us, who brings forth the many kinds of fruit, the painted flowers, and the grass. …
Praise and bless the Lord, and give God thanks, and serve God with great humility.
Francis of Assisi
“Song of the Creatures”
Writings of Francis and Clare
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