- May 4, 2024
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Dabney and Liz Bentley with their dog Stella.
The Blessing of the Animals is in conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis.
Willow, a 4 month golden doodle.
Danielle Menzies and her horse Siren.
Father Christian Wood and Father Charleston Wilson lead the congregation in the Lord's Prayer.
Joey is one of two cats who attended the blessing.
Allison Lubas and her dog Sofia.
Hayden Menzies and her horse Doubletake.
Maggie Wood, Camille Wood and her dog Duper, Michael Wood, Kate Wood, Martha Wood and her dog Eli.
Pie and Murphy, 8 month golden doodles.
The congregation calms their dogs as the Fathers give the final blessing.
Bailey, 15, and Lily, 9 months, say hello.
Dogs, cats and horses took over Palm Avenue on Sunday at the Church of the Redeemer's annual Blessing of the Animals. Around 100 animals were blessed by Father Christian Wood and Father Charleston Wilson with a tree limb and holy water.
The event is in conjunction with the church's Oct. 4 celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment.
"This as a reminder, that all around us, points to God and His goodness. And any excuse to get a bunch of cats and dogs together on a Sunday afternoon is fun to watch," Wilson said.
