A Franciscan Benediction

“If then you were raised with Christ,

seek those things which are above,

where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.

Set your mind on things above,

not on things on the earth.” (Colossians 3:1-2)

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 to turn their pain into JOY.

And may God bless you with enough FOOLISHNESS…
To believe that you can make a difference in this world,
So that you can DO what others claim cannot be done. Amen

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2 Comments for “A Franciscan Benediction”

Eaglewings says:
December 2, 2008 at 11:55 am

Tail Feathers are those rare gems I find while traveling through cyber space. When I find a gem that I feel will be a blessing to others I post them under tail feathers. If you gather up a collection of tail feathers you can make for yourself a nice headdress of spiritual truths that will give you much to think and ponder on for years to come.

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Marvia says:
December 2, 2008 at 11:18 am

Thank you for sharing this. It’s just the kind of thought I like – it disturbs us to move us from complacency to contemplative action in the world!

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