Blessing of the Animals

Yesterday was the Feast of St. Francis, a day when many churches, including ours, invites pet and animal owners to bring their beasts for a blessing.


This was Katie's first time to go to church. While we were waiting, she intimidated several other dogs in attendance, barked loudly when anything happened, and generally acted like most parishioners do. After prayers and a short homily, care-givers were invited forward with their pets to receive the sprinkling of holy water and blessing from the priest.


Katie survived the ritual, but thinks it's a lot more fun getting wet in the sprinkler.