My Affirmation of Oneness and Divine Presence

(My Prayer for the Animals)

I am unified with all creatures I shall ever meet, and they with me, for we are all manifestations of the One Presence. All Gods creatures are my brothers and sisters. I follow the example of the Masters and treat every living thing with kindness. I recognize the Divine Presence within and around me, and in all creatures. The God Presence watches over my beloved animals and keeps my companions safe and healthy. Gratefully acknowledging and gladly receiving this benediction, I live and move and accept its fullest in love and trust. If there is anything in me that denies this Presence, this Power, or this Oneness, I release it and let it go now.

And so it is.

By our very good friend, teacher and mentor

Rev. & Dr. Elizabeth Severino, D.R.S., D.D.

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An Animal's Prayer

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,

And pain should keep me from my sleep.

Then, you must do what must be done

For this, the last battle, cant be won.

Don't let grief stay your hand

For this day, more than rest

Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've had so many happy years.

What is to come can hold no fear,

You'd not want me to suffer, so

When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,

Only, stay with me to the end.

And hold me firm and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will see,

It is a kindness you do for me.

Although my tail its last has waved

From pain and suffering, I've been saved.

Don't grieve, it should be you,

Who this thing decides to do.

We've been so close, we two, these years,

Don't let your heart hold any tears.

"Author Unknown"

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An Unborn Animal's Prayer

I ask for the privilege of not being born...not to be born until you can assure me of a home and a human to protect me, and a right to live as long as I am physically able to enjoy life...not to be born until my body is precious and men have ceased to exploit it because it is cheap and plentiful.

"Author Unknown"

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"Franciscan Animal Blessings"

For All Animals:

Blessed are you the Divine,

maker of all living creatures.

On the fifth and sixth days of creation,

you called forth fish in the sea,

birds in the air and animals on the land.

You inspired St. Francis to call all animals

his brothers and sisters.

We ask you to bless this animal.

By the power of your love,

enable it to live according to your plan.

May we always praise you

for all your beauty in creation.

Blessed are you, Great Spirit, in all your creatures

Amen.

"Author Unknown"

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For A Sick Animal:

Heavenly Father,

you created all things for your glory

and made us stewards of this creature.

If it is your will, restore it to health and strength.

Blessed are you, Great Spirit,

and holy is your name for ever and ever.

Amen.

"Author Unknown"

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A Kitties Prayer

Now I lay me down to sleep,

The king-size bed is soft and deep.

I sleep right in the center groove

My human cannot hardly move!

I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight.

And here is where I pass the night

No one disturbs me or dares intrude,

Till morning comes and "I want food!"

I sneak up slowly to begin

my nibbles on my human's chin.

She wakes up quickly,

I have sharp teeth - and my claws I will unsheath

For the morning is hereand it's time to play

always seems to get my way

So thank you Lord for giving me

This human person that I see.

The one who hugs me and holds me tight

And sacrifices her bed at night!

"Author Unknown"

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The Meaning Of Rescue

Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,

All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.

I'd like to open my baggage

Lest I forget,

There is so much to carry -

So much to regret.

Hmm . . . Yes there it is, right on the top

Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,

And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.

As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave -

I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.

I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,

But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.

Will you add to my baggage?

Will you help me unpack?

Or will you just look at my things -

And take me right back?

Do you have the time to help me unpack?

To put away my baggage,

To never repack?

I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,

But I do come with baggage -

Will you still want me?

"Author Unknown"

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'Tis The Night Before Christmas In The Shelter

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,

every shelter is full - we are lost but not found.

Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,

we hope every minute that someone will care.

They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,

"come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!"

But now we sit here and think of the days.....

we were treated so fondly - we had baby ways.

Once we were little, then we grew and we grew ~

now we're no longer young, and we're no longer new.

So out the back door we were thrown like trash,

they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?

We "jump on the children," "don't come when they call",

we "bark when they leave us," "climb over the wall."

We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,

now we suffer the consequence of the error they made.

If only they'd trained us, if only we knew.....

we'd have done what they asked us and worshipped them too.

We were left in the back yard, or worse - left to roam....

now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.

They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye....

"Maybe someone else will give you a try."

So now here we are, all confused and alone........

in a shelter with others who long for a home.

The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,

with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat.

They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer....

we know that they wonder how long we'll be here.

We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads....

of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.

Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears ~

our friends filled with emptiness, worry and fear.

If you can't adopt us and there's no room at your inn ~

could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?

We count on your kindness each day of the year ~

can you give more than hope to everyone here?

Please make a donation to pay for the heat......

and help us get something special to eat.

The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,

and more or us will, if more people give.

"Author Unknown"

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Prayer for Animals

Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals,

especially for animals who are suffering; for animals that are overworked, underfed and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death.

We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity, and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words.

Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals, and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

- Albert Schweitzer

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The Creator gathered all of Creation and said,

"I want to hide something from the humans until they

are ready for it.

It is the realization that they create their own reality."

The eagle said, "Give it to me, I will take it to the moon."

The Creator said, "No. One day they will go there and find it."

The salmon said, "I will bury it on the bottom of the ocean."

"No. They will go there too." replied the Creator.

The buffalo said, "I will bury it on the Great Plains."

The Creator said, "They will cut into the skin of the Earth and find it even there."

Grandmother Mole, who lives in the beast of Mother Earth, who has no physical eyes and sees with spiritual eyes , said " Put it inside of them."

And the Creator said, "It is done."

Author unkonwn

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