Blessing of the Animals – St Mary of the Angels

“All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.” St Francis of Assisi.

In celebration of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October, Our Parish at St Mary of the Angels, Athlone will be having a Blessing of the Animals.
St Francis is well known for his love of all creatures.

For many people, pets are their only family and true companion. A bond between a person and a pet is a relationship like no other.
When we treat our animals like our brothers and sisters, we draw ourselves into the wonder of a deeper, common relationship with our Creator.