Blessing Pets?


Published/Last Modified on Saturday, October 3, 2009 11:33 AM CDT

Intrigued

I've been seeing some stuff about people having their pets blessed by catholic priests.  What's up with that?  If someone wants to pray for their pet (or for themselves or for anyone else), why don't they just pray for them?  There is, as far as I can tell from reading Scripture, any intermediary needed to ask God for assistance.  And sprinkling water on a person or animal or an inanimate object does not "bless" that person, animal, or object.

I'm just wondering, where do you guys come up with this stuff?  If you want something (i.e. a blessing) from God, why don't you ask Him? 

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    Get The Facts wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:16 PM:

    " The USA is a free country. We can choose our faith, worship in any church of our choice and belong to the religion of our choice. All you people who choose not to be Catholic, then quite frankly, it is none of your business what practicing Catholics do or don't do. Go focus on yourself instead of bashing people for allowing their children to take pride in their pets. You need to mind your own business. With all the lives being lost in war every day, why don't you spend your time praying for peace. "

    Acadiana Athiest wrote on Oct 20, 2009 2:44 PM:

    " 99% of all species that have lived on Earth are now extinct. I guess that God didn't love them as much as he loves your Cockapoo. So lets get your priest, who is probably a closet homosexual " not that I have anything against gay people", to telepathically speak to the Skyman so that he can make normal water into super magic water. It's like Harry Potter for people who view the world through bronze age eyes. NEWSFLASH...The world is round and it revolves around the sun. Germs cause diseases, not demons.....Hello, it's called science!!!!! "

    Blasphemous wrote on Oct 13, 2009 1:56 PM:

    " Funny indeed. Ignorance is bliss, don't you think? You obvisously have a warped sense of reality.

    Just keep giving them your money and they will provide you with the path to heaven. "

    To Blasphemous wrote on Oct 9, 2009 10:36 PM:

    " Don’t you realize with what ignorance you speak? You obviously know nothing about the Catholic Church, have never read secular history, much less Church history. You believe only what your so called “preacher” spouts. Ask him to show you his “mail order” certificate. I recall meeting someone from the “Bible belt” of Mississippi. He told me that the reason Catholic priests wore the traditional four-corner hats was to cover up their horns. Boy, there’s so much ignorance in this world. "

    Blasphemous wrote on Oct 9, 2009 10:57 AM:

    " to knows, "I sincerely fell sorry for Anti-Catholics who are missing out of the beauty and authenticity of the Catholic Church. "

    Are you kidding me? The beauty and authenticity? Are you delusional? "

    pet lover wrote on Oct 8, 2009 11:43 PM:

    " in this crazy society pets are all we can depend on. please remember to care for your pets just like you would for yourself or children. "

    Believer wrote on Oct 8, 2009 9:32 AM:

    " Martin Luther ripped chapters out of the Bible and distorted the teachings of Christ. Just as you are distorting history. The whole anti-Catholic movement is contrived by those who want to do what they want, not what Jesus said. This makes the Evil One very happy. "

    Knows also wrote on Oct 8, 2009 9:29 AM:

    " Read Macabees. He ordered his solders to make sacrifices to “pray for the dead”. Jesus reprimanded the Pharisees for making a show of praying in public. He was not referring to the praying of the Rosary which the Blessed Mother told us to pray. Learn about Fatima, Lourdes, and Matagorda. I sincerely fell sorry for Anti-Catholics who are missing out of the beauty and authenticity of the Catholic Church. "

    Knows the Bible wrote on Oct 8, 2009 8:50 AM:

    " The Holy Bible, was developed by the Catholic Church in the first place. How can you use a Catholic Book to oppose the Church? Jesus said “upon this rock”. Peter means "rock" (petros). Study translations. Jesus also told Peter, “Whatever you bind on Earth will be bound in Heaven. Whatever you loose on earth, will be loosed in Heaven. It's in all Bibles, even the King James. St. Peter and the Apostles developed the order of succession (see Acts). Therefore, all the Catholic Popes and Bishops throughout history are their successors. "

    Intrigued wrote on Oct 8, 2009 7:39 AM:

    " Martin Luther's great crime, in the eyes of the so-called "church" was to provide Bibles to anyone who wanted one. He wanted to open Christianity to the masses, which angered the church leaders in Rome, who slaughtered thousands in order to keep the church's power in their hands. Maybe "To Intrigued" should read history, instead of relying on your so-called leaders to miseducate you. "

    To iNTRIGUED wrote on Oct 7, 2009 9:23 PM:

    " Where in the Holy Bible does it say that Jesus started the catholic church??? He told Peter "Upon this rock I will build my church." The Rock is Jesus Himself. Why do you think that Jesus came down and went through an agonizing death on the cross. The bible also says NOT TO PRAY TO THE DEAD. It also says NOT TO SAY REPETITIOUS PRAYERS. Funny how the catholic church follows the WORD OF GOD. Everyone thinks that they are sure their's is the right one. A relationship with the Lord is better than any religion. "

    neworleanscajun wrote on Oct 7, 2009 6:49 PM:

    " Intrigued (sic):
    For being a self professed Christian, you might want to work on your obvious prejudice and disdain for Catholics. The Bible preaches love for all of your fellow men, including fellow Christians.

    Shame on you. "

    Enough Already wrote on Oct 7, 2009 6:23 PM:

    " Intrigued, you have my attention. Your last post was well said. "

    Correction wrote on Oct 7, 2009 4:41 PM:

    " Sorry, it Henry VIII (8th). I need to brush up on my Roman numerals. "

    Blasphemous wrote on Oct 7, 2009 1:26 PM:

    " My God accepts goats as donations. No need to pray for them. "

    To Intrigued wrote on Oct 7, 2009 11:03 AM:

    " You may not be an athiest, but you are certainly not a Christian. If you were you would be in the Church that Jesus established over 2000 years ago, not one which was started but protesters (Protestents) in the middle ages, who decided to do what they wanted, instead of what Christ established. Luther and Calvin ripped chapters out of the Bible. Henry IV wanted a devorce because he couldn't chop off the head of another wife, so he started his own church. Study Church History and the origins of the Protestant churchs before you go spouting your mistruths. "

    Intrigued wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:20 AM:

    " No, I'm not an athiest. I am a Christian. As such, I follow the scriptures. I pray for my pets. I pray for other people. I pray for myself. I follow God's commands to the best of my ability, but I know that is not enough for me to get into Heaven. I also know that some guy in a fancy dress "blessing" my pets (or my car or my house or my statues) is no more effective than me asking God directly to bless me and mine. "

    Atheist wrote on Oct 6, 2009 11:03 AM:

    " "What are you an atheist??"

    What's that supposed to mean? "

    Lake of Fire wrote on Oct 6, 2009 11:01 AM:

    " It's a sad truth, but if you don't get them blessed, your kittens don't go to heaven.

    Be sure to leave your donation in the plate on your way out. "

    to intrigued wrote on Oct 6, 2009 7:38 AM:

    " What are you an atheist?? This is something wonderful and if the children enjoy having their pets blessed what is it to you. All I can is I hope someone is praying for you to get blessed you sound like you need all the help you can get. "

    pet owner wrote on Oct 4, 2009 7:34 PM:

    " I think that it is a very nice gesture to have the blessing of the pets, after all the pets are children of the Lord, he created all of them, so why not bless them, "

    Why not wrote on Oct 4, 2009 6:08 PM:

    " There is nothing wrong with blessing pets. Sugarcane crops are blessed every year. Whether it be by a catholic priest or not I don't know. My daughter goes to a private catholic school and they do this every year. It is enjoyed by the children and parents. "

    Thats nothing wrote on Oct 4, 2009 12:26 PM:

    " Blessing pets is nothing. There are some people who believe that the only reason we don't live forever in a magic garden is because a talking snake tricked a woman into eating a piece of fruit. "

    Ananias wrote on Oct 4, 2009 9:19 AM:

    " Utterly ridiculous! "

    AMEN wrote on Oct 3, 2009 10:34 PM:

    " I am a believer that GOD does not need a temple. He hears all that pray not just a priest to give blessing.I think the people need more faith in themselves. Not put so much faith in the church. Thye church covers up to much bull with money. Pray as you want not as the church tells you to. "

    neworleanscajun wrote on Oct 3, 2009 7:19 PM:

    " You don't sound intrigued to me. On the contrary, the way you worded your entry gives the impression of a hidden anti-Catholic agenda. Who says we don't directly ask God for blessings?

    What's the blessing of the pets to you? All religions have their traditions. If I thought you were sincere, I'd address the history and rationale behind this charming practice. But, since I think you're not, I'll just say that it doesn't matter what you think. You don't need to worry about the "stuff" we come up with. "

    Wondering wrote on Oct 3, 2009 6:49 PM:

    " So I guess you don't want anyone to pray for you. GO LUCK GOING IT ALONE. "

    Grandma wrote on Oct 3, 2009 1:41 PM:

    " Don't worry about it. Just ignore it it if it bothers you. "

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