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1. Animal Blessings! What is a blessing? A blessing is a gift from God, and can also be a prayer that asks for God's care. St. Francis feast day is October 4, and on this day, throughout the world, Christians everywhere celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi by ble...
2. St Francis Of Assisi A legend tells that in the city of Gubbio, where Francis lived for some time, there was a wolf “terrifying and ferocious, who devoured men as well as animals. Francis had compassion upon the townsfolk, and went up into the hills to find the wol...
3. Blessing of the Animals Although most people often associate St Francis of Assisi with the Blessing of the Animals--the practice has been around much longer. In fact, art and folklore suggest that blessing traditions may predate the religious ceremonies so popular today......