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Fr Reji welcomes church members to the 2025 St. Francis Pet Blessing. |
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Fr Reji explains how God has used animals throughout the bible to express his love for mankind. |
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Fr Reji Explains how mankind’s dominion over the animals provides an opportunity for praise. |
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Fr Reji offers a prayer and blesses the pets. |
 Every animal, big or small, with fur or feathers, are sall part of God’s good creation — a reflection of His care and creativity. |
 Fr Reji moved through the croud, puring out blessings onto all. |
 Our church family loves their pets! |
 “…ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you.” Job 12:7 |
 Fr Reji told the crowd that pets were part of his childhood. There’s something special about a dog that brings out the playful 8 year-old tucked away inside adults. |
 A kitty received a blessing too. |
 Pets are teachers of God’s care and wisdom, and share in His breath of life. |
 Just as Noah sent out a bird to find dry land after the flood, birds today still carry that same spirit of hope—bringing color, song, and life into our homes. |
 As the Pet Blessing ended, the skies began to clear and a rainbow arched over the church, a perfect reminder of God’s promise. “Thank you for joining us! Your love and care for your furry (and feathered!) friends make this celebration truly special.” |
