In the News ... “Blessing of animals honors God’s goodness"

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• TODAY, 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church

Rich Lopez, Reporter
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Father David Huxley performs the annual blessing of the animals at St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church.

“It’s become an Episcopal tradition where we consider all the world’s creatures to be part of God’s creation,” Huxley said. “This establishes bonds with them and celebrates the joy of having them as creations of God.”

The ceremony also commemorates the patron saint of animals, Francis of Assisi.

The church invites all animal and pet owners to the church on Saturday for the ceremony at which Huxley leads with prayer and then graces the animals’ heads with a blessing ...

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