Priest brings stray dogs to mass: Joao Paulo Araujo has become one of Brazil’s most beloved priests for instilling love and care for animals in the sermons he gives every week at the parish of Sant’Ana Gravatá.
Priest brings stray dogs to Mass to be adopted by parishioners
Joao Paulo Araujo has become one of the most beloved priests in Brazil for instilling love and care for animals in the sermons he gives every week in the parish of Sant’Ana Gravatá.
However, what has made this priest popular around the world is that every week he takes a puppy to his mass to give it up for adoption to one of his parishioners who commits to treat it well.
It has become common to see Father Joao Paulo Araujo share the altar with a stray or rescued dog, which he takes care of while they heal physically and emotionally, and then give them to one of the parishioners who want to strengthen their family with the presence of a puppy.
In addition to keeping the temple in good condition through the donations of his parishioners, the priest also asks for support to provide food for the dining room for stray animals that the man manages.
These offerings are also destined to the care, vaccination and veterinary attention of the rescued canines in need.
These good works of Father Joao Paulo Araujo with the dogs that he gives for adoption in his Eucharist, have made the religious man become a celebrity in social networks.
Thanks to this popularity, Father Joao Paulo Araujo has been able to help more stray animals through donations from his followers.
“Father, God preserve your strength and health so that you continue to care for and help our four-legged brothers”, “How beautiful is your love for animals. After all they are also God’s creatures; they are angels on Earth.
Thank you father.
