The Souls of Animals

I read with disgust your story on the blessing of the animals (“Man’s Blessed Friends,” Times Valley Edition, Oct. 12). With all due respect to Msgr. Francis J. Weber, I would like to challenge the Catholic view that animals have no souls.

Animals have given their lives for humans throughout the ages. Look into the eyes of a cat, dog or horse and I challenge you to tell me it has no soul.

Have you ever watched the faces of the subhumans watching a cockfight, pit bull fight or bullfights, many of which are held to celebrate some religious holiday? The Catholic Church, which has great influence over millions of people, could help alleviate much of this cruelty.

They don’t care--animals don’t put money in the collection plates.

BARBARA FABRICANT, Winnetka