The Rev. Christian Pierce blessesHinsdale resident Charlie Crawford's dog Dodi during the pet blessing at Grace Episcopal Church to celebrate the feast of St. Francis. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media
Barbara Hinkle of Hinsdale arrives at Grace Episcopal Church with her dog Lucky for the pet blessing. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media
David Ortiz of Clarendon Hills gives a reading during Grace Episcopal Church's pet blessing to celebrate the feast of St. Francis. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media
The Rev. Christian Pierce speaks during the pet blessing at at Grace Episcopal Church to celebrate the feast of St. Francis. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media
Robyn Duncan of Oak Brook follows the reading with her dog Sonoma during Grace Episcopal Church's pet blessing. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media
HINSDALE — The blessing of pets held Sunday outside Grace Episcopal Church in Hinsdale is a reminder to appreciate all God’s creatures, said C. Christian Pierce, the rector of Grace Episcopal. The blessing was part of the celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of …