Sunday, November 7, 2010

A Franciscan Benedicion

May God bless us with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that we may live deep within our hearts.

May God bless us with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that we may work for justice, freedom, and peace.

May God bless us with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, hunger, and war, so that we may reach out our hands to comfort them and turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless us with enough foolishness to believe that we can make a difference in this world, so that we can do what others claim cannot be done, to bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

When you run laps at the gym several times a week, you get through a lot of music on your mp3 player, including stuff that you haven't listened to in ages. I feel like my musical taste has changed somewhat over the past few years, but it's nice when the music you liked once upon a time is still able to convict you and remind you of truth.


Can I look past the cliche in every moment?
Can I learn to be amazed by you?
Can I find a simple way to praise you
Even if it's already used?
Can I put my pride aside
And learn to sing in time with someone elses phrases?

I love you
I love you
I love you
Nothing new

-Sanctus Real