ian posted this franciscan benediction on his blog. it’s great so i decided to post it with a hat tip to him. here it is:
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 exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peaceMay 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 our children and the poor.Amen
once we move to wisconsin i will begin work on stealing another idea from ian and that is building a shed to act as a study. i figure it will take me a year to collect the supplies and finish it.
Tell me when and I will be there to help