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

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

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

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

Amen

2024