I wanted to share this with you:
A Franciscan Benediction
May God bless you with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships
So you may live deep within your heart
May God bless you with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation
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 you 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 that you can do what others claim cannot be done
To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor
Amen
