We would pray to God whenever we faced difficulties in our lives. Our prayers are answered the same way these dogs’ prayers are answered.
The church Paróquia de Sant’Ana Gravatá headed by Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes started an initiative where every Sunday, homeless and abandoned dogs were presented in the mass.
Dogs who are in need of care and love can come to the church’s doors. This place is better for everyone, regardless of whether they believe in God or are grateful for the goodness and kindnesses of others.
Father João wanted that these doggies were noticed by the churchgoers so he make sure that they are positioned in the center where everyone can see them.
“They will always be able to enter, sleep, eat, drink their water, and find shelter and protection, for this house is of God and they are of God.” Father wrote on Facebook.
Father João also works with the community to encourage others to adopt dogs. His inspiring words make people believe the world is a better place.
His actions led to the adoption of these dogs into forever homes. He also had great boys for himself.
“I helped several dogs with serious health problems. Some of them were brought to the parish house, and later they were adopted. Three of them stayed at my house. Today, they are my children and sleep in my bed,” says Father João.
This story is one of the many where dogs find shelter in churches and yet, Father João’s heartfelt service went unnoticed. He became viral and became an inspiration to those who can’t raise their voices for themselves.
Below is the heartwarming clip.
