Who Was St. Francis of Assisi?
Watch this video to learn about this Saint, who has inspired pet blessings around the world:
Good Shepherd, Austin, Plans Pet Blessing
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin is planning a Blessing of the Animals on October 6 at 4 p.m. They created the advertisment below:
Diocese Sponsors Pet Blessing at BARC Houston
The Diocese of Texas has once again partnered with BARC, Houston to host a pet blessing this year. See the flyer below for more details.
What Does a Pet Blessing Look Like?
Good question! People bring all kinds of animals to pet blessings. Chickens, horses, hedgehogs, you name it. For a taste of what a few events looked like last year, click here to visit our facebook photo album of photos from around Texas.
Or you can look below at the BARC Houston pet...
Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare Offers Resources
Thursday, October 4, is the Feast Day of Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis was an eleventh-century Italian friar who founded the Franciscan Order for men and the Order of Saint Clare for women, and he is also widely known for his love of nature and animals. Because of his dedication and ministry...
Rally and Get Out There! Woof, Woof, Meow!
It's that time again. I know it's more than a week before October 4 but pet blessings are right around the corner and I want you to be prepared. This is a major evangelism opportunity if you do it right.
We have lots of things we already do as Church but we don't always use them to our...