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\u201cThe animals of God\u2019s creation inhabit the skies, the earth, and the sea.\u00a0 They share in the fortunes of human existence and have a part in human life.\u00a0 god, who confers his gifts on all living things, has often used the service of animals or made them symbolic reminders of the gifts of salvation.\u00a0 Animals were saved from the flood and afterwards made a part of the covenant with Noah.\u00a0 The paschal lamb brings to mind the passover sacrifice and the deliverance from the bondage of Egypt; a giant fish saved Jonah; ravens brought bread to Elijah; animals were included in the repentance enjoined on humans.\u00a0 And animals share in Christ\u2019s redemption of all of God\u2019s creation.\u00a0 We therefore invoke the divine blessing on these animals, through the intercession of Saint Francis.\u00a0 As we do so, let us praise the Creator and thank him for setting us over other creatures of the earth.\u00a0 Let us also ask him that, remembering our human dignity, we may walk always in his law.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 From the Blessing of Animals, Book of Blessings<\/p>\n

Blessings are often conferred today, the feast of St. Francis.<\/p>\n

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