Prayer for St. Francis written by Karina Holosko

 Dear God, we thank you for creating all species of animals and entrusting their care to us,

Lord hear our prayer.

For all public animal rescue institutions local and worldwide.

Lord hear our prayer.

For all private and grassroots organizations and individuals that quietly rescue on their own time and in their own way.

Lord hear our prayer.

For all field biologist and scientists past, present and future who help us better understand our animal friends.

Lord hear our prayer.

We pray for all industries who process animals for our consumption that they may enforce humane practices,

Lord hear our prayer.

For the billions of creatures who sacrifice for us everyday so that we may live.

Lord hear our prayer.

For all those that serve and maintain national parks and animal sanctuaries

                                                                  Lord hear our prayer.

We pray for all those who word to rehabilitate the great beasts in distress cause by cruelty and neglect.

                                                            Lord hear our prayer.

For all pet owners and friends who were parted too soon.

Lord hear our prayer.

That all children may be taught to love and respect God’s creature a gift passed on to them by their elders,

Lord hear our prayer.

And finally we pray for all God’s creatures great and small. Fran

Lord hear our prayers