Being back from Haiti is hard. If I began describing the ways in which things have lost meaning or I have been angered by people who don't seem to "get it" or situations that seem so minuscule in comparison to the work we were doing, I fear I would never stop and it would turn into a very long rant! So instead I thought I would post this. I am participating in a curriculum about social justice for the 40 days of Lent written by ACT:S, the advocacy project of World Vision. Today, I was emailed a Franciscan Blessing similar to the ones we read in Haiti. Thought I'd pass it along to all.
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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