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Three Prayers of Blessing

FOR ANY ANIMAL, FISH, BIRD, OR OTHER CREATURE

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

[Christ] is before all things,

and in him all things hold together. —Col. 1:17

Gather your family and friends together for these blessings—it is good to have as much of the family of God present as possible. Insert the name of your animal companion into these prayers.

For Any of God’s Creatures

Blessed are you, Lord God,

Maker of all living creatures.

On the fifth and sixth days of creation,

you called forth fish in the sea,

birds in the air, and animals on the land.

You inspired St. Francis to call all animals

his brothers and sisters.

We ask you to bless this animal (these animals)

gathered about us.

By the power of your love,

enable him or her (them) to live according to your plan.

May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation.

Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures.

Amen.

For One or More Sick Creatures

Heavenly Creator,

you made all things for your glory

and made us caretakers of this creature

(these creatures) under our care.

Restore to health and strength this animal

(this pet) that you have entrusted to us.

Keep this animal (this pet)

always under your loving protection.

Blessed are you, Lord God,

And holy is your name for ever and ever. Amen.

For an Animal That Has Died or Is About to Die

Loving God,

our beloved pet and companion, (name),

is on its final journey.

We will miss (name) dearly

because of the joy and affection

(name) has given to us.

Bless (name) and give him/her peace.

May your care for (name) never die.

We thank you for the gift

that (name) has been to us.

Give us hope that in your great kindness

you may restore (name) in your heavenly kingdom

according to your wisdom, which goes

beyond our human understanding. Amen.