Sunday, 28 April, 2008

31st Annual Blessing of the Animals!

We bless the animals as a sign of our care for God’s creation.

In the Genesis story of creation, we were given dominion over creation,

not mere domination but a responsibility

for the animals, the plants, and indeed the whole earth.

We have a sacred trust as co-creators with God.
ole earth. We have a sacred trust as co-creators with God.
eation. In the Genesis storyof creation, we were given d

We owe the animals a gift of thanks.

Particularly in a city with many single people, the animals are our special friends.

They share our homes. They are our comforters.

They bring out our compassionate side.

We owe our animals our gratitude for helping us to be more human.

Finally, as Christians we are reminded that

the whole created order is also longing for new re-created life.

As Christ was raised, then shall we die and be raised.

So, we find ourselves in a kind of fellowship with the animals of this world

as we yearn for a risen life

photos: John Park