A Franciscan Benediction

I stole this from my friend Farrah (she posted it last week), but it really spoke to me. I printed it out to put on my mirror and copied it into my day planner. It speaks to me of real priorities.

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 in 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.

Father- bless me with discomfort, anger, tears and foolishness so that I may live deep within my heart; work for justice, freedom and peace; turn pain into joy; and do what others claim cannot be done.