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, hunger 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 the world,
So that you can do what others claim cannot be done
To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor.Amen.
1 comment:
i have a laminated copy of this on my desk at work. someone gave it to me as a gift...
it's always an interesting thing when someone prays for you "May God bless you with discomfort... tears..."
you wonder if they really like you!
it's a little like the guys who once gave me a copy of a book he thought I should really read... It's title was "Grow Up!"
(good book though...)
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