If you are an animal lover, you have surely heard of St. Francis of Assisi. Around the world, this saint is known as the patron saint of animals and ecology. Even Animal Day, celebrated on October 4, is a tribute to the protector, and there are prayers of St. Francis that reinforce the saint's power.

The reason St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals is that throughout his life he dedicated himself to caring for the little animals as if they were his brothers. He did not fear or despise them, no matter how ferocious or sick they seemed. On the contrary: Francis loved all beings, causing some to believe that he was able to communicate with them.

So, if a pet you know is in need of protection, health or rescue, the help of St. Francis of Assisi is very indicated. You can invoke his energies through one of the prayers below, according to the type of help your pet needs. Check it out!

St. Francis of Assisi Prayer for the Cure of Animals

"Lord, may Your blessing at this moment reach [name of animal] and like a miracle help to heal him. Because, Lord, Your wisdom is divine and Your healing power is great. I also know, Lord, that You placed animals in the world to teach us sublime things, like unconditional love, and it is out of this love that I ask that this little four-legged creature who is ill be rehabilitated, and that he haveI am in the grip of my heart because there is nothing I can do, but I trust in Your blessed strength! Lord, in You I trust and deliver [name of the animal] into Your healing and divine hands. At this moment, Lord, I lift up my thoughts to ask also that the healing doctors of the higher spirituality work and help in our battle, eliminating sickness and disease.suffering of this animal.Lord, may healing be present from this prayer and may [name of animal] obtain health and peace.Amen."

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi to find an animal

"Merciful St. Francis, I ask for help in finding this animal [name of animal]. With the fullness of Your compassion, do not allow it to be cruelly treated, nor allow it to remain in captivity. I ask St. Francis, patron saint of animals, to help me find it anywhere on earth. In the name of St. Francis, who is present everywhere, guide me with Your eyes, so that I mayfind it. See to it that [name of animal] is safe! Amen."

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With the prayers to St. Francis of Assisi that we present, you can already improve the quality of life of the pets you love and of those around you. Remember to say each prayer with a lot of faith, mentalizing your best friend.