All God's Creatures The Blessing of Animal Companionship

Millions of people today live with a dog, cat, or other domestic animal that is considered not just a pet, but a member of the family. Many of these same people bring their animals for a blessing at their church each year near the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, sensing that there is something sacred in their relationship with the animals. In her newest book, Debra Farrington'who has lived with animals most of her life'explores what it means to live in a godly relationship with domestic animals. Just as God covenanted with Noah and all the animals when the flood waters receded, Farrington argues that we live in a covenantal relationship with those animals we bring into our homes, creatures that God created and called good. In this simple and practical book she examines what that means in terms of the everyday care of an animal, as well as at the extraordinary moments of birth, illness, and death. Prayers and simple rituals for celebrating the animalFarrington, Debra K. is the author of 'All God's Creatures The Blessing of Animal Companionship' with ISBN 9781557254726 and ISBN 1557254729.