Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order of Friars, was an Italian Catholic friar in the early 13th century whose love for nature and animals became the stuff of legend. From preaching to birds, to talking a wolf out of attacking townspeople, Saint Francis has become recognized as the patron saint of … READ MORE…
Theme: Immersion in Living Water, Ezekiel 47:9, 12 The Season of Creation is observed by Christians all over the world as a way to honor and care for God’s creation. Below is what St. Paul’s Cathedral is doing during this season: Sunday, September 6 Sunday, September 13 Saturday, September 19 Sunday, September 20 Sunday, September … READ MORE…
St. Francis Day Oct 6 2024 (Blessing of Pets at 10:30)Penelope Bridges Given the theme of the day, I want to share a story about my visit to the Zoo the other day. As is my habit, I headed first for the orang utan enclosure, where Kaja, who was born about 3 months after my … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges Today we celebrate the life and legacy of one of our most beloved saints, Francis of Assisi. Even though he lived over 800 years ago, we know quite a lot about his life. He lived from c.1181-1215 in central Italy. His family was wealthy, middle-class, merchants of fine textiles. As a teenager Francis … READ MORE…
Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order of Friars, has been called the most admired and least imitated of all the saints for his passion and determination to follow Jesus’ teachings. He was an Italian Catholic friar in the early 13th century whose love for nature and animals became the stuff of legend. … READ MORE…
Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order of Friars, has been called the most admired and least imitated of all the saints for his passion and determination to follow Jesus’ teachings. He was an Italian Catholic friar in the early 13th century whose love for nature and animals became the stuff of legend. … READ MORE…
Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order of Friars, has been called the most admired and least imitated of all the saints for his passion and determination to follow Jesus’ teachings. He was an Italian Catholic friar in the early 13th century whose love for nature and animals became the stuff of legend. … READ MORE…
It was quite a day on Sunday, with the annual blessing of the animals, and lots of new friends visiting St Paul’s with their pets. We had dogs, and cats, a tortoise, rats, and at least one hamster. Didn’t see any birds this year; did you? The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle began his sermon by … READ MORE…
The Cathedral was filled with friends of the furry, finny, or feathered variety. The various photographers are putting their pictures on line at the Cathedral’s Flickr site which you can access here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stpaulscathedral/sets/72157627804827640/ Meanwhile, here are some photos to get you started!
Newcomers to St Paul’s must have been surprised on Sunday when they found the pews filled not only with people, but with pets! Other churches may welcome the animals to the outside, but not many actually bring them in to the church itself. But we do! Lots of dogs, from Great Dane down to the … READ MORE…