Reflections

Reflections

This Saturday, October 5, we will remember and celebrate the witness of St. Francis of Assisi with our annual Blessing of the Animals at Pocket Park, beginning at 10:00am. All animals-human and otherwise- are welcomed to this worship service that should last approximately 20 minutes.

 We create this fun-filled moment on the Saturday closest to the Feast of St. Francis (October 4) to remind us anew of the unity of all creation and the divine spirit that is contained in all things-the wisdom that Francis taught and lived. The famous story of Francis preaching to the birds reflected his desire for all of the created order to know how much it was loved by God. In a time of increasingly environmental degradation, Francis reminds us that it is not mere survival that is at stake, but that our relationship with the love of God in Christ is also threatened by our wanton disregard for Creation.

I invite you to bring your animals-domestic pets or otherwise-to Pocket Park on Saturday. You might also want to invite a friend. Francis would welcome them as well! It may be a very good way to show the community of Water Valley the crazy joy that is housed in that little white church on North Main.

See you at Pocket Park on Saturday!

See you at Church on Sunday!

Blessings and Peace,

Duncan

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