It’s not every year that his feast day falls on a Saturday, so tomorrow is a perfect opportunity to really celebrate.
Many pet owners can attest that their animals help them feel God’s love. The feast of St. Francis is a great time to lean into this experience.
Lots of churches offer a pet blessing for St. Francis’ Day, so find one in your area. Bring your pet for a blessing, or simply go enjoy the sight of all the animals and enthusiastic kids.
Don’t have a pet? Today would be a great time to volunteer at an animal shelter and enjoy some quality time with cute animals.
Learn some animal facts, find your favorite animals, and enjoy seeing the wildly different creatures with which God filled our earth.