benediction

Like the blessings, the prayers are offered for those who may want to use them and as a spur to those who know they can do better.

Martin the skunk and Francesca the cockroach wend their way across the city to attend the blessing of the animals celebration on the Feast of St. Francis.

A collection of blessings from Irish teacher and poet John O'Donohue, in which he addresses the small and large milestones of life.

When Rosalie can't find her hen Blanca in time for the annual blessing of the animals on the Feast of St. Francis, she finds a way around the problem and receives a surprise besides.