Photo was taken by Kim Hester from Pixabay.
I have picked this lovely photo today to match the feast day of St Francis which is celebrated today Oct 4th.
On This Day
On October 4th 2021, there was a global outage of Facebook and its apps, including Instagram and WhatsApp, for six hours.
On October 4th 2021, an amazing 3 years worth of rain (14 inches or 300 mm) fell in 12 hours in city of Al Khaburah, Oman, in the wake of tropical cyclone Shaheen. It was yet another reminder on the effects of Climate Change.
Birthdays Today October 4th
Mary Kennedy (Former RTE Presenter) is 68
Chris Lowe (Singer with Pet Shop Boys) is 63
Leigh Anne Pinnock (Singer with Little Mix) is 31
Saint For Today
Today October 4th is Saint Fraincis (More in Thought Below)
Significance of Today
Today October 4th is World Animal Day to mark the feast day of St Francis. This annual celebration of all animals, is now a popular day in which we remember the important role that animals have to play in our world, as well as the people who devote their lives working to protect and care for them.
Thought For Today – October – 04/10/2022
Today (October 4th) is the feast day of Saint Francis He is one of those rare saints who has managed to capture the attention and admiration of the entire world. His life has inspired people of all ages and the appeal of this saint, cuts across national boundaries and religious differences.
He is most famous for his respect towards God, his simple life and his tender love and attention to all creation. Francis had little time for excess, waste and greed. He always stood up for the poor and downtrodden.
His love of animals has been well documented. He was the inspiration for the first crib at Christmas and we all know what a beautiful tradition that has become. We all know the difference a pet can make in peoples lives. So if you have a pet, make sure you give them a treat today in honour of St Francis!
