Prayers for pets

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Jesus Navarrete, 4th Fighter Wing chaplain, recites a passage from the Bible during the Blessing of Pets ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 24, 2013. According to Navarrete, it is customary for animals to be prayed over during October in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, who had a love for all creatures. More than 20 cats and dogs attended the ceremony with their owners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White)

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Prayers for pets

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Jesus Navarrete, 4th Fighter Wing chaplain, sprinkles a dog with holy water during the Blessing of Pets ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 24, 2013. According to Navarrete, it is traditional for members of the Catholic Church to gather their critters to be prayed upon during the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White)

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Prayers for pets

U.S. Air Force Maj. Shaun Hunt, 4th Contracting Squadron commander, speaks to Chaplain (Capt.) Jesus Navarrete, 4th Fighter Wing chaplain, during the Blessing of Pets ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 24, 2013. Navarrete blessed each pet individually, in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, and offered them treats after the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White)

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Prayers for pets

Published Oct. 25, 2013