St. Francis loved animals – so much so that he is the saint most likely to be depicted in garden statues. He was known for preaching to the birds and negotiating a truce with “Brother Wolf.” The saint was especially concerned with creatures with a biblical connection to Christ, such as lambs and worms – based on the passage, “I am a worm and no man” (Ps 22:6), referring to Christ and his suffering. Make an effort to care for the creatures in your life, whether that’s maintaining a bird feeder, paying extra attention to your pets, or volunteering or donating funds to an animal shelter.