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The Feast of All (Dog) Saints

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Moira McLaughlin

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Today is the Feast of All Saints according to the Christian calendar. It was celebrated as early as 270 as a commemoration of “All Martyrs” and officially instituted as a holy day in the 13th century by Pope Urban IV to honor all the saints, known and unknown.

Our dogs aren’t always angels, but I believe their unbridled devotion, generosity and kindness qualify them for sainthood. As a person who never used to like dogs, every day I’m amazed that Darby is part of my life. It truly is a miracle.

My friend Barbara Gordon shot this video of the famous dog cemetery in Paris, Le Cimetière des Chiens. Take a moment to watch it and give thanks to all the amazing dogs who have touched your lives and performed their own miracles. Since it only takes 3 miracles to become a saint, I believe every dog could be canonized.

Painting at top is Saint Roch, the patron saint of dogs.

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2 responses to “The Feast of All (Dog) Saints”

  1. WendyB Avatar
    WendyB

    I don’t think Gigi will ever quite cut it.

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  2. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Well, you never know. My sister’s yorkie, Danny, was a “bad dog” until the end. But I think he may have saved Darby’s life because I took him to his vet, not Darby’s when he was failing. Darby’s vet had misdiagnosed him and Danny’s vet found Darby’s cancer. So Danny was his guardian angel, saint, good luck dog through his passing. He was redeemed, as they say. He was also so cute he could get away with anything. Gigi’s problem too, I assume.

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