Heavenly Father, today we ask You to bless our earthly fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers, for the many times they reflected the love, strength, generosity, wisdom and mercy that you exemplify in your relationship with us, Your children.
We honor our fathers for putting our needs above their own convenience and comfort; for teaching us to show courage and determination in the face of adversity; for challenging us to move beyond self-limiting boundaries; for modeling the qualities that would turn us into responsible, principled, caring adults.
We ask your blessing on those men who served as father figures in our lives. May the love and selflessness they showed us be returned to them in all their relationships. Help them to know that their influence has changed us for the better.
Give new and future fathers the guidance they need to raise happy and holy children, grounded in a love for God and other people.
We pray that our fathers who have passed into eternal life may be welcomed into your loving embrace, that our family will one be day be reunited in your heavenly kingdom.
In union with St. Joseph, we ask your generous blessings on our father, grandfathers, and great grandfathers today. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. AMEN
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