I saw this on the cover of my friend Russ' ordination bulletin. I thought that it was quite profound and yet very simple.
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 own 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 from pain, 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 can't be done.
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1 comment:
that's sweet! powerful! thanks for posting that!
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