I love how St Francis of Assisi reminds us that there’s holiness in small comforts and quiet love, and animals teach us that. No wealth or power is as great as a gentle yet adamant life that refuses to harm others and lives simply so as to preserve a beautiful world for others.
Today let us celebrate the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi who died 800 years ago yesterday. Francis is patron saint of the environment, peace, and animals. The best of all saints! When my veterinarian did not know Leia's age or birthday, she assigned her St Francis' feast day of October 4.