Happy Father's Day

Wishing and hoping and praying for all our father's and men in our lives who care for us and love us.

We wish you all a very happy and blessed day, where even though you may not be able to see all those whom you love, may you feel their love and look forward to a day when we can celebrate with hugs once again.

God our Father, 

we give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old.

We pray for young fathers, 

newly embracing their vocation; 

may they find courage and perseverance to balance work, 

family and faith in joy and sacrifice.

We pray for our own fathers around the world 

whose children are lost or suffering; 

may they know that the God of compassion 

walks with them in their sorrow.

We pray for men who are not fathers 

but still mentor and guide us with fatherly love and advice.

We remember fathers, grandfather, and great grandfathers 

who are no longer with us 

but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. 

Amen

From the Catholic Telegraph