last year i stood in the happiest courtyard
of a church in san miguel de allende
surrounded with families, their beloved pets in arms,
for the traditional Blessing of the Animals;
the closest sunday to the feast day of San Antonio.
there is something holy about coming together to honor love.
today may you stand in the light of knowing
your deepest essence of pure love,
both within you and firmly in the hearts of others.
now tell friends,
where has paradise taken you?
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I love these photos!!-not just dogs and cats, but turtles and ducks-wonderful!!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | January 20, 2013 at 07:34 AM
oh Mexico...the people whose faces shine with love and kindness
we are back, had to pry us away...from paradise.
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | January 20, 2013 at 08:41 AM
this is so amazing. I love this part of Mexico's culture. Pooch on the last photo wasn't very happy with it though. Maybe his name is Damien? ;-)
Posted by: Ana | January 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM
It warms my heart to see these pictures of the universal love we humans share for our pets and the pleasure we give and receive from each other. Life would be very empty with our sweet dogs surrounding us.
Posted by: annie | January 20, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Oh your photos are beautiful with color and such adorable peoples of all ages and their dear animals ~ As you must have surmised I absolutely love animals! Have a wonder filled week with love.
(A Creative Harbor) ^_^
Posted by: Carol and artmusedog ^_^ | January 20, 2013 at 01:10 PM
What a wonderfully holy occasion!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | January 20, 2013 at 09:09 PM
Well, you KNOW I would love every single one of those pictures of such sweet and loving critters! It's a joy to look at each of them.
Posted by: Delphyne | January 21, 2013 at 10:14 AM
and yes the circle grows - i too had sent O'Donohue's poem on to the husband and her girls of my friend who passed away, and to my daughter.. i wonder where these ripples will travel. That tortoise in your post reminds me or days gone by..
Posted by: Lenora | January 21, 2013 at 08:28 PM
That is so sweet!!
~Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | January 22, 2013 at 06:06 AM