The Blessing of the Beasts Jewish the last words of a

the last words of a martyred priest

and that our “goodbye” is not forever

Her "Little Way"—finding holiness in small

and a heartfelt message

contributors Scott Cairns

The Blessing of the Beasts Jewish the last words of aAs a young roach, Francesca was warned against churches. They were disgustingly clean, barren of food, although sometimes you might find leftover rice from weddings under the pews, and they were dangerous. Francesca and Martin, a skunk, originally met in a trash can awhile back: Hed startled her by rising from the garbage, wearing a cap of coleslaw and a mustache of yogurt. As the Celebration of Creatures service approaches, Francesca yearns to be