Burial to follow.

Ok, this is not a caption contest entry, but I thought the church’s stance was that only humans had souls and that was what set us apart and made us better than every other living creature in the universe? So if that’s the case why would you bless animals? Just a question, not my personal belief.

Kalia – That St Francis’s Day.

http://www.americancatholic.org/features/Francis/
http://www.myfranciscan.org/

So why bless animals? Because they are a part of the natural order, created and loved by God, (and St Francis), part of what humans are here to care for.

(No, not Catholic. Baptist actually. But I grew up in a Catholic neighborhood, and married a guy who went to a Franciscan high school.)

a feast? so bless ‘em and then eat ‘em?

Religion: I’m as confused as that dog in the middle.

“Oh Lord, please enable our pets to bail us out of this fine mess. They’re our only hope.”

The blessing of clear tape.

With church attendance at its lowest ebb, Archbishop “Mr. Sweaters” extends his paws to his own kind.

OR

There is no truth to the rumor that Gov. Palin is bringing her dinosaur to be blessed.

OR

Whiskers dreaded returning to the church for fear that Father Bob would touch him “funny” yet again.

Kalia:
The Catholics will also bless your house, rings, a dorm room, and a variety of other things. Has nothing to do with souls.

Recipients must be caged and muzzled prior to reception of God’s love.

“Mommy, why does that owl have a tail?”

“Kosher dogs will be served following the ceremony.”

Binkelsworth: you capitalized god yet you say you’re an atheist. See a shrink!