Monday, June 02, 2008

A Franciscan Benediction


May God bless you with DISCOMFORT...
At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships
So that you may live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with ANGER...
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.

May God bless you with TEARS...
To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, starvation and war
So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them
And to turn their pain into JOY.

And may God bless you with enough FOOLISHNESS...
To believe that you can make a difference in this world,
So that you can DO what others claim cannot be done.

Amen.

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