A Franciscan Blessing

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 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, rejection, starvation, and war,

so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough foolishness...

to believe you can make a difference in their world,

so that you can do what others claim cannot be done

to bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor.

Amen.