I found this to be unusually apt. All creatures deserve honor and dignity and we must remember that animals also enjoy the sweetness of life and love
Part I: The Department of Prayers
I saw this posted inside the Duomo of Sant’Andrea (images posted below) in the beautiful mountain town of Carrara. It’s “The Dog’s Prayer” translated from Italian:
Oh Lord of all creatures, see that man, my owner,
is as faithful towards other men, as I am faithful to him.
Make sure that he is affectionate to his family and his friends,
as I am affectionate with him.
See that he protects all that you have entrusted to him,
as honestly as I protect his home.
Give him, oh Lord, an easy and spontaneous smile,
as easy and spontaneous as my wagging.
Make him show gratitude as easily as I do.
Grant him the patience that I have,
when I wait for him without complaining.
Give him my courage, my readiness to sacrifice everything for him,
every comfort, even life itself.
Preserve in him my youthful heart and my playfulness.
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Dec 03, 2014 @ 15:44:19
This is wonderful. 🙂
Dec 03, 2014 @ 15:58:54
I thought so too.
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Dec 03, 2014 @ 22:20:18
I saw a photograph of a kid kneeling by his bed, saying his prayers. His big ole’ dawg was right there beside him, appeared to be kneeling, front paws folded and eyes closed like the kid’s. Ripped my heart out every time. When I retired, the- owner-secretary mailed me the picture. ❤ ❤
Dec 03, 2014 @ 22:28:46
I know that picture. It is a sweet one. Kids and animals get me every time.
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Dec 03, 2014 @ 23:03:45
I sure do love it still, and I’m not even a dog person. Sheesh. Go figure.
Dec 03, 2014 @ 23:25:11
One doesn’t have to love cats or dogs, just love animals in general and their sweetness.
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Dec 04, 2014 @ 09:26:21
❤ ❤ ❤