Saint Franciss of Assisi - Patron of Ecology and Lover of all God's creatures
It's Saint Francis of Assisi Feast day celebration!
SMOTA hosts various kind of animals, gorgeous pets brought by their loving owners.
It was a happening sunday with many performances and competitions such as dog obedience show, best dressed pet, and fastest eating dog competition (won by Rowland's very own TRIX!)
And the happy day was finalized with the yearly animal blessings.
Let us all join the Franciscans throughout the world to pray in the spirit of St Francis for God's gift of creation and how we can learn to respect them and learn to live in harmony with them!
A simple prayer we can use during the week:
For all animals and creatures, their habitats and environment, their health and well-being, that they may continue to teach us of your wisdom and grace;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.
For those who support and care for birds and animals sanctuaries;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.
For animal companions everywhere, that we may see reflected in them the goodness and love of God;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.
For those who care for our forest and trees and those involved in reforestation;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.
It's Saint Francis of Assisi Feast day celebration!
SMOTA hosts various kind of animals, gorgeous pets brought by their loving owners.
It was a happening sunday with many performances and competitions such as dog obedience show, best dressed pet, and fastest eating dog competition (won by Rowland's very own TRIX!)
And the happy day was finalized with the yearly animal blessings.
Let us all join the Franciscans throughout the world to pray in the spirit of St Francis for God's gift of creation and how we can learn to respect them and learn to live in harmony with them!
A simple prayer we can use during the week:
For all animals and creatures, their habitats and environment, their health and well-being, that they may continue to teach us of your wisdom and grace;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.
For those who support and care for birds and animals sanctuaries;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.
For animal companions everywhere, that we may see reflected in them the goodness and love of God;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.
For those who care for our forest and trees and those involved in reforestation;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.
