A Father’s Day message and prayer from this week’s Bishop’s Blog:
Today we celebrate Father’s Day, a day to offer thanks to fathers and those who fulfill the role of a father. On this Father’s Day, I offer my prayers and gratitude for all fathers who share God’s love through their compassion and guidance. May Saint Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, be their role model and intercessor.
I invite you to include the below intercessions from the USCCB in your prayers as we celebrate Father’s Day:
For expectant fathers: May they find courage in the example of St. Joseph, as they prepare to love, protect, and provide for their child; We pray to the Lord.
For all priests: That through the intercession of St. Joseph, they will be filled with the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus; We pray to the Lord.
For all married couples struggling to have a child: May the Lord grant them peace and comfort; We pray to the Lord.
For all those longing to welcome a child through adoption: May the Lord guide their journey and grant them peace along the way; We pray to the Lord.
For fathers who mourn the loss of a child: May they find peace and consolation in the heart of God the Father; We pray to the Lord.
