St Seeds

The list of the names were read numerous times throughout the, All Saints, All Souls and All Saints Sunday, days. The names included family, friends, teachers and "saints" of our own recognition. The names were attached to human beings (homo sapiens)! There were no names of animals -- "O beasts of the wild" or pets -- those of God's creation that offer unconditional love and/or work without ceasing. There were no names of plants or seeds of plants - roses or weeds or "all that grows upon the earth" -- those of God's creation that re-create the earth. There were no names of stars or sea creatures! Where is St Seed? Where is St Whale? Where is St Canine? etc., etc., etc. Yes there is Earth Day and St Francis Day (Blessing of Animals)! And yes, it is understood that All Saints and All Souls days, are meant to allow us to honor the human connections in our lives. But the human species is a small percentage in relation to the vastness of the global universe. So let St. Seed, St. Whale, St. Mule, etc. also be remembered as one "knit together ... in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body..." [from All Saints' Day Collect BCP 245]