A Franciscan Blessing

I can’t remember where I first stumbled upon this prayer and am unsure of its origin, but its been great reminder for me throughout the years so I thought I would share it with you today. May we all dream big this year! 

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.

I can’t remember where I first stumbled upon this prayer and am unsure of its origin, but its been great reminder for me throughout the years so I thought I would share it with you today. May we all dream big this year! 

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 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.

Amen.