Ash Wednesday : A Franciscan Blessing
May God bless you with discomfort. Discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. Amen
May God bless you with anger. Anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace. Amen
May God bless you with tears. 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 turn their pain into joy. Amen
May God bless you with foolishness. 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
And the blessing of God, who creates, redeems and sanctifies, be upon you and all you love and pray for this day, and forever more. Amen
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4 comments:
Thank you for sharing that blessing and that link! I am looking forward to the daily Lenten Emails.
Beautifully said!
That is just beautiful...I am sort of a lapsed catholic, but I the prayer rings true for all parts of my life.
Mollie - thank you so much for this blessing! Made my day.
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