[mtbopfuyn]

That’s the problem, here ...

I don't see a problem. God made the animals before man. Next, they'll be kicking the animals away from the manger.

[ArrogantBustard]

The Mass is the re-presentation of Christs' Sacrifice on Calvary ... the most important event in the entire history of the universe. It's all about God gratuitously reestablishing communion between God and Man, which Man threw away.

It's not a circus act.

[dangus]

>> I don’t see a problem. God made the animals before man. Next, they’ll be kicking the animals away from the manger. <<

Wow, what a shockingly ignorant statement. So because Adam was born naked, you’d have no problems with nudity in the sanctuary? And of course, no problem with the dog taking a crap in front of the ... well, I don’t even want to say it.

Or does this basically come down to: It’s not sacred to you, so why should it be sacred to anyone?

[SaltyJoe]

It’s good to celebrate God’s creation with all creatures. However, there a distinct line between what vs. who is invited to Our Lord’s Last Supper as differentiated with those lesser creatures witnessing the birth of Jesus.

Jesus road on a colt and had lamb dinner for His Last Supper. He didn’t invite barn animals and pets to the Last Supper. Mankind is above lesser creatures (sheep, doves, dogs, pigs, etc.). Though we can bless servants to the servants of God (bless household pets and livestock who serve mankind, and mankind serves God), animals are not equivalent guests of God’s Eternal Banquet. Animals are not entitled to the Sacraments as we. We can bless with Holy Water, but we can’t Baptize lesser creatures.

Matthew 7:6
“Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Those who argue that animals are equivalent in right to man are not arguing for the sake of the animal, but are propping up the lie of Satan who fools us into believing we are equals to the Divine. We are not equal to God and never will be. Animals are not equal with man and never will be. What we share with God as He gifts us, we should never allow to be given to animals for we are held in a much higher esteem in God’s eyes.

Matthew 10:
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Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge.
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Even all the hairs of your head are counted.
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So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

[Ann Archy]

Are you a Catholic? I thought not. What religion are you? Do they bless animals in yours?