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These prayers have been collected for use primarily at church services on the Feast of St. Francis, usually the first Sunday in October, when many churches include a Blessing of the Animals. They are, of course, also appropriate for any service in which the theme is creation, the environment, justice, and/or compassion. In each section, several prayers are offered from which to choose.
This resource includes:
A Sample Service for St. Francis Day Animal Blessings
Short Prayers for opening and closing the service
Prayers of the People
Sermons/Ideas/Inspiration for Sermons
Hymns and Songs appropriate for a Feast of St. Francis Celebration
A Blessing of the Animals
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