Undone

And now as we go on our way

May Jesus undo our watered-down

Sanitized and sugar coated faith,

 So that we may follow Him into a heroic life

Where our comfort zones are undone

So that we are not afraid to become

Counter cultural and counter comfortable

Holy Spirit, reveal a God who is bigger

 That all we can figure out

And who loves us beyond what we can imagine

Give us the courage and the commitment

 To work together so that none

 Of God’s work remains undone

Franciscan Benediction

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 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.