Prayer for Mutual Learning - July 22

A Franciscan Benediction

May God bless us with discomfort. . . .

at easy answers, half truths,

and superficial relationship,

so that we my 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.

And 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.