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 the 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.”–Unknown
