Practicing Our Faith - Using Our Gifts

On Her 20th Anniversary

What word would you leave with the church on this occasion?

I would commend to the church this Franciscan benediction that I have come to love, because I think it is kind of marching orders for the church in the 21st century: "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 the injustice, opression 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." That would be my 20th anniversary blessing to the church.

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