to Let All Things Now LivingPrayers for Animals, Pets, and Nature
to Let All Things Now Living
Prayer for Animals
Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for animals that are overworked, underfed and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put death. We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity, and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals, and so to share the blessings of the merciful.
~ Albert Schweitzer
Blessing of a Pet
Lord God, You have made all living things and You are even more wonderful than the things You have made. We thank You for giving us our pets who are our friends and who give us so much joy in life.
Bless this pet. May we realize that as our pets trust us to take care of them, so we should trust You to take care of us, and in taking care of them, we share in Your love for all Your creatures. Grant this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Blessing of an Animal
Almighty and generous Providence, how great the variety of living things You have put at our disposal! You told our first parents: "I give you all animals of the land." (GN 1:30) Some can be used as food, or for labor or transportation, but also for our companionship and recreation.
Bless this animal. May it carry out the function it has been given and may it aid us to think of You, its Creator, and give praise and thanks to You forever. We ask this in the name of Jesus Our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for My Pet
In Your infinite wisdom, Lord God, when You created the universe You blessed us with all living creatures. We especially thank You for giving us our pets who are our friends and who bring us so much joy in life. Their presence very often helps us get through trying times. Kindly bless my pet. May my pet continue giving me joy and remind me of Your power.
May we realize that as our pets trust us to take care of them, so we should trust You to take care of us, and in taking care of them we share in Your love for all Your creatures. Enlighten our minds to preserve all endangered species so that we may continue to appreciate all of Your creations.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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01/24/2006
