Bovine
The Call: An Animal of the Genus Bos — Cheryl
Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Angels of the Lord: bless the Lord.
You heavens: bless the Lord.
Sun and moon: bless the Lord.
Stars of heaven: bless the Lord.
Every shower and dew: bless the Lord.
All you winds: bless the Lord.
Fire and heat: bless the Lord.
Cold and chill: bless the Lord.
Nights and days: bless the Lord.
Lightnings and clouds: bless the Lord.
Let the earth bless the Lord.
Praise and exalt him above all forever.
Mountains and hills: bless the Lord.
Everything growing from the earth: bless the Lord.
Seas and rivers: bless the Lord.
You dolphins and all water creatures: bless the Lord.
All you birds of the air: bless the Lord.
All you beasts, wild and tame: bless the Lord.
You sons of men: bless the Lord.
Holy men of humble heart: bless the Lord.
—St. Francis of Assisi, “Canticle of the Sun”
The Response: Aminal — Jessica
Luke loves to play with his “aminals” and he has a large assortment of them. The cow is one of the few that is still unmaimed by the dogs who tend to think that they are chew toys.
What a lovely look you captured in that bovine’s eyes — and how shaggy its fur is! I guess it needs that to stay warm up there! : )
Not knowing the bovine situation near you, I was concerned this might be a challenge, but you rose to it beautifully. I’m happy that your Luke and his “aminals” came through for you. If nothing else, I figured a glass of milk would have worked for the Call. : )
ha! yes we are a little bovine challenged inside the beltway, although we have more than our share of bull… ; )