Why We Love the Blessing of Animals Feast of St Francis
I've always thought there's something genuinely special about the blessing of animals feast of st francis that brings a unique kind of energy to local neighborhoods. It's that one day a year when the usual "hush" of a church or community center is replaced by an absolute symphony of barks, meows, chirps, and the occasional suspicious hiss. If you've never been, it's hard to describe the organized chaos of a priest or minister trying to stay solemn while a golden retriever is enthusiastically licking their hand or a cat is trying its best to climb a nearby tapestry. ...