Thursday, August 24, 2017

franciscan blessing

May God bless us with discomfort at easy answers,
And superficial relationships,
So that we may live deep within our hearts.

May God bless us with anger at injustice, 
Oppression, and exploitation of people,
So that we may work for justice, freedom, and peace.

May God bless us with tears to shed
For those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war,
So that we may reach out our hands to comfort them
And to turn their pain into joy.

May God bless us with tears to shed
For those who suffer from pain, rejections, starvation and war,
So that we may reach out our hands to comfort them
And to turn their pain into joy.

May God bless us with enough foolishness
To believe that we can make a difference in this world,
So that we can do what others claim cannot be done.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, 
The Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon us and 
Remain with us forever.  Amen.


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