One priest, countless dogs, several birds, a couple of cats, a few fowl, a pair of fish, one white rabbit, numerous cute kids, parents and grandparents, beautiful young women, tough guys and cool teens, multiple media outlets, and spectators (with cameras and cell phones) congregated at 4 PM today in the plaza outside the Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Temple of Our Lady of Mercy) for the Bendición de los Animales (Blessing of the Animals).
This annual event, held on August 31, celebrates the feast day of San Ramón de Nonato, patron saint of women in labor, persons falsely accused, and keeper of animals. The gathering was muy tranquilo; a Peaceable Kingdom prevailed and Edward Hicks would have felt right at home.
I must say the priest was quite energetic with the holy water and even the non-believers among us got a good sprinkling and came away feeling blessed!
(ps) Fellow blogger, Chris, caught the priestly action.
(pps) Noticias has video… the music is priceless!
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