Tuesday, January 30, 2007

A Francisan Benediction

May God bless you with discomfort
At easy answers,half-truths and superfical relationships
So that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with answer
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
So 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 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 kindnes to all our children and the poor.
Amen

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