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Prayer

Thoughts on Prayer and Ordering Off the Menu

Have you ever eaten so frequently at a restaurant that you were willing to ignore the menu and tell the server, “I’ll have whatever the chef is preparing”? You’re a “regular” and you’ve gotten to know the kitchen staff over time. You trust that whatever they prepare will be excellent! Sometimes you [...]

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A Franciscan Blessing

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 [...]

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