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From The Rev. Douglas Beck -
(our fifteen year old Portuguese Water Dog on St. Francis Day in my parish on Cape Breton in 2020. Her registered name was "Old Salt Sea Frida Be Me")
Dear People of God,
October 4 is the day the Church recognizes Francis of Assisi. Since that we are St. Francis, we get to celebrate this legend of a saint in church this coming Sunday, October 6 whether here physically or present on Facebook Live.
Celebrate, we shall! You will recognize St. Francis woven throughout the fabric of this coming Sunday’s liturgy, complete with our annual Blessing of the Animals. Remember to bring your family pet, photo of a beloved pet who has died, stuffed animal toy, or other mementos reminding us of the blessed creation all of life is part of. Even plants, water and the cosmos are our siblings in life when celebrated through the lens of the legendary Francis, as we will celebrate.
And so, for the coming days through October 4 and 6, we pray:
Most high, omnipotent good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
In Jesus, Clare and Francis,
Fr. Douglas
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