St. Francis of Assisi was known to believe that nature itself, all parts of it, was the mirror of God. He called all creatures his “brothers” and “sisters,” and even preached to the birds. For this reason, many churches, including OPCC, offer a celebration of all of God’s creatures, a time to bless the animals in our lives, close to Francis’ birthday. We are discovering more and more the benefits of pets in our lives and society, so blessing them at church is not just a fun thing to do; it is acknowledging their importance both to us and to God. Join us on Sunday, October 7, at 2:00pm in the OPCC main courtyard to bless whatever animals you would like to bring! All are welcome - wherever you come from, whoever you are, whatever kind of animal you have, we will bless them! Even if they've been blessed before, and they may need another. Come find out about "My Dog Jesus" and so much more! (Please make sure all animals are either on leashes or in appropriate carriers.)
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