Happy Father's Day!

Heavenly Father,

Bless all fathers as they care for their families.
Give them strength and wisdom,
tenderness and patience,
to support them in the work they have to do
protecting those who look to them.

May they find courage and perseverance
to balance work, family and faith through the Lord's grace
and the intercession of St. Joseph.

Bless those fathers who are no longer with us on earth
but whose lessons remain with us.

Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always
with a spirit of profound respect.

Amen.