(RNS) — Sarah Bowen says she’s been doing the work of an animal chaplain since she was 6 years old. Raised in the Midwest as a Presbyterian preacher’s kid, she was often hauled to hospice facilities ...

Everyone has a spirit animal. Spirit animals are special creatures that have been talked about since practically the beginning of time. Most people confuse the idea of a spirit animal and think you ...

Sarah A. Bowen's newest book Sacred Sendoffs: An Animal Chaplain’s Advice for Surviving Animal Loss, Making Life Meaningful, and Healing the Planet, a follow up to Spiritual Rebel, is a gem in which ...

"The reason we can experience grief and relate spiritually is because we’re animals, not despite the fact that we’re animals." —Teya Brooks Pribac It's clear that humans are not the only animals who ...

While bats are often associated with darkness, vampires, death and witchcraft, some bats are incredibly important to the ecosystem. Not only does their dung, known as guano, provide nutrients for ...

Animals have been part of religious traditions for centuries. From ancient temples to modern-day churches and shrines, they are respected as creatures created by the divine. Their presence in sacred ...

If your minister or rabbi isn’t giving the spiritual guidance you need, why not consult your dog? Dogs, like all animals, "serve as an intimate link to the intuitive and to the Divine," animal ...

This article explores the possibility of animals sensing spiritual energies during Shraddh Paksh, supported by cultural beliefs, scientific observations, and anecdotal experiences. Shraddh Paksh is ...

Animal loss can also trigger existential questions about God’s existence and character, or whether animals are in the afterlife. Trained chaplains aren’t there to provide answers but are familiar with ...