Gift of fathers in our lives

Heavenly Father,

We thank you for the gift of fathers in our lives.

Bless all fathers with wisdom patience, strength and love, so that they may guide and care for their families with kindness and faith.

Bless those who are fathers, those who are expecting to become fathers, and those who have been like fathers to us through their love and support.

We remember with gratitude the fathers who have gone before us. May they rest in Your eternal peace.

Lord, bless our fathers and help them to follow the example of St Joseph - a loving, faithful, and humble father.

May our families always be places of love, forgiveness, and faith, and may we give thanks for the fathers who have blessed our lives.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.