This is Junior, a charming stray cat from Brazil who opted to stay at this parish for the rest of his days a few months ago.
This cat obviously thinks of himself as somewhat of a big deal.
No one knows for certain where exactly Junior came from, but he’s decided that the São Sebastião Parish, in the town of Atibaia, is now his home. It was a magnanimous move on the kitty’s part.
You see, Junior seems to think that those he graces with his sweet kitty presence should consider themselves nothing short of blessed.
To drive that point home, here’s a photo of Junior having “donated” himself in the church’s collection basket:
He only knows that once he arrived at the church, hordes of worshipers started regularly filling the pews and chanting exaltations that must be intended at him, right?
The cat is kind and always gives his fans what they desire.
He often attends mass, the So Sebastio Parish said.
During services, Junior is known to roam the aisles or, if he’s feeling particularly benevolent, choose one lucky person’s lap to settle in for a rest.
One day, however, Junior decided to ease back on the modesty a bit — placing himself front and center.
And despite the fact that the priest’s sermon was most certainly about how wonderful Junior is, he was still able to play it cool.
Although Junior may be somewhat mistaken about what “his” followers are actually showing up for, their love for him is more than just lip service.
Junior is cared for by the church’s leader, Osvaldo Boracini, who’s been doting on him since the day he arrived. And while the cat might not be the little deity he imagines himself to be, he has brought a heavenly aura to the church in the kindness his presence inspires.
And even people outside the church have taken notice.
“I am not Catholic, but I congratulate the priest and the [congregation] for their respect and affection toward the kitten!” one commenter wrote online. “I love it! So much to be proud of!”
