A prayer book full of blessings for children to read and say to celebrate the lives of wild animals and God's love for them. Endearing illustrations bring life to a selection of heart-warming prayers that express the joy children find in animals, as well as their hopes and dreams for all the animals of the world. From butterflies to bears, Africa to Australia and forests to oceans, the collection includes prayers for the conservation of the animals' habitats and the care and protection for the environment. Charming illustrations from Tina Macnaughton make this an extra-appealing book of prayers.
May all of the animals of the earth And the animals of the sky And the animals of the sea Be at peace. This lyrical picture book from bestselling author and illustrator Daniel Kirk encourages young children to be kind to all the animals of the world. Kirk’s loving and hopeful verse blesses and gives warm wishes to farm animals, house pets, wild animals, and other creatures. Sure to warm the hearts of children and parents alike, this book is perfect to curl up with at bedtime.
Animal rights is animal theology. The author argues that historical theology, creatively defined, must reject humanocentricity. He questions the assumption that if theology is to speak on this issue, 'it must only do so on the side of the oppressors.' His theological query investigates not only the abstractions of theory, but also the realities of hunting, animal experimentation, and genetic engineering. He is an important, pioneering, Christian voice speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Make a spiritual journey through this beautiful collection of blessings, prayers and meditations about the creatures, wild and tame, that inhabit our world. These moving contributions about all types of animals?playful dogs and beloved cats, giant whales and powerful elephants, tiny insects and delicate birds?are drawn from many faith traditions, including Native American, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist.A special section also provides animal blessing ceremonies you can use to memorialize the loss of a companion animal, offer prayers for an animal suffering illness or injury or simply recognize the spiritual connection we create when we fully appreciate another member of God?s creation.
A guide to praying for animals with sample prayers and blessing services for numerous situations, which can be personally customized.Accounts of answered prayers, Bible readings, and Scriptural truths on receiving answers to prayer.Heartwarming anecdotes and fascinating Bible stories.Delightful photos to make you smile.A reference book for life! My prescription: provide good food and exercise, see your veterinarian for yearly exams, and use the prayers in this wonderful book.Amanda Oden Corliss, DVM, Massachusetts Questions answered and backed-up by Scripture, sample prayers to help you along the way, and encouragement to never give up can all be found within the pages of this book.Rev. Shirley Johnson, FloridaSenior Reviewer, MidWest Book ReviewFilled with numerous true stories of wit and wisdom in equal parts, Ms. Shanahans second book is a pure delight. Annie Mals, PresidentThe Peaceful Kingdom Alliance 4 Animals, CaliforniaTable of Contents Chapter 1Introduction To PrayerChapter 2Prayer OverviewChapter 3Special Prayers For Our Animal CompanionsChapter 4Prayer For Animals EverywhereChapter 5Blessing The AnimalsChapter 6Blessings For All OccasionsChapter 7Memorial Service Includes A Table Of ContentsTo Quickly Find The Following Prayers:Quick Reference Prayer DirectoryHoly Communion PrayerThe Our FatherGrace Over Your Pets FoodDaily Prayer For Your PetPrayer For HealingPrayer For All AnimalsPrayer For The Return Of A Lost PetPrayer For EmergenciesPrayer For Protection While TravelingPrayer For Animal SheltersPrayer To End Animal CrueltyPrayer For A Blessing Of The Animals ServiceBlessing Of The Animals Closing PrayerThanksgiving Blessing PrayerEaster Blessing PrayerA Christmas PrayerA Valentines Day PrayerPrayer While SingingPrayer For Dedication Of Your PetPrayer In A Memorial ServicePrayer For Salvation
Learning of one animal's suffering or many animals' suffering may touch us very deeply. Sometimes, we do not want to be that deeply touched since we know how much it hurts to care about another's suffering. Praying for animals allows us to unburden ourselves of these feelings by sharing them.
This visionary book of hope for a world at peace is also an excellent reference for animal activists who wish to explore the interconnectedness of animal rights, ecology, world peace and social justice. Peace to All Beings shows how animal rights and liberation are an essential part of any movement that is working to make the world a better place. It is a valuable aid for anyone seeking to live in harmony with the values of compassion, nonviolence and reverence for all life.
With heartwarming, funny, silly, and sad tributes, "Dog Blessings" honors the special connection between people and their canine friends. The essays collected here wax eloquent on subjects ranging from dog days at the beach to the lives of rescue and shelter dogs.
A Universal Question, thoughtfully answered! What do you think: Will we see our dogs and cats in the hereafter? Does God's plan for eternity include the created nonhuman world? Franciscan friar and popular writer Father Jack Wintz brings a love for all creation and infectious enthusiasm to the serious task of exploring answers to these long-asked questions, In Will I See My Dog in Heaven? Father Jack admits that no one really knows what God has in mind for us in the next life. But in ten thoughtful chapters, he lines up evidence from the Scriptures, Christian tradition and liturgy, and the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, that God desires all creatures (yes, including our beloved pets!) in the afterlife.
