Jesus entered into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday in the midst of the perfect storm of:
Links to the video clips used
The Perfect Storm
Jesus Christ Superstar (0:53 – 4:20)
Franciscan Blessing / Benediction
May God bless us with discomfort —
discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships,
so that we may live deep within our hearts.
May God bless us with anger —
anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
so that we may work for justice, freedom, and peace.
May God bless us with tears —
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 foolishness —
enough foolishness to believe that we can make a difference in this world,
so that we can do what others claim cannot be done.
