Catholic Prayer for the Animals
Heavenly Father,
our human ties with our friends of other species
is a wonderful and special gift from You.
We now ask You to grant our special animal companions
Your Fatherly care and healing power
to take away any suffering they have.
Give us, their human friends,
new understanding of our responsibilities
to these creatures of Yours.
They have trust in us as we have trust in You;
We are on this earth together
to give one another friendship, affection, and caring.
Take our heartfelt prayers and fill
Your ill or suffering animals
with healing Light and strength to overcome
whatever weakness of body they have.
We mention in particular the needs of little kitty, Marlie,
and her loving companions on earth.
Your goodness is turned upon every living thing and
Your grace flows to all Your creatures.
Grant to our special animal companions
long and healthy lives.
Give them good relationships with us
and if You see fit to take them from us,
help us to understand that they are not gone from us,
but only drawing closer to You.
Grant our petitions through the intercession
of good St. Francis of Assisi,
who honored You through all Your creatures.
(Author Unknown)
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