As we Catholics believe in the redemption of all things, we can imagine other animals and creatures present in God’s kingdom as well.
When the Word took on flesh in Christ, not only were human beings lifted up to a new and glorious dignity, but all other creatures were lifted up as well. This all happened simultaneously, as it were, at the moments of his Incarnation and birth. Of course, Jesus still had to grow up and—through his life, death and resurrection—bring salvation to all those open to his loving plans.
—from Franciscan Spirit‘s “Notes from a Friar: Jesus Becomes a Brother to All Creatures“
by Jack Wintz, OFM
