Happy Father’s Day:
Recall the essential role of fathers
in the life of the family and the ChurchToday we thank our fathers, father figures, and spiritual fathers.
God gives us fatherhood to remind us of His hand in our lives.
There exists no better image of God the Father than one’s own dad.
By human nature, no dad can live up to the image of God, but in their striving for virtue, they model for us how to seek God.
Through them, God reminds us of His strength and stability, how He protects and provides, and how He is genuinely prideful in our joy.
Each of the father-figures in our lives are a gift from God.
So wholeheartedly honor our fathers – the young ones new to this exciting, unscripted vocation; the veterans who’ve weathered countless sleepless nights; and the stand-in fathers who mentor and guide so willingly by their example with great compassion.
Whether living or decease we remember them today for their tireless dedication, love, and especially for our faith formation.
Continuously call upon St. Joseph to intercede for these men in our lives, bringing them blessings of health, peace, and joy. Like St. Joseph, a good father must have a steadfast faith in God to protect and nurture his loved ones.
May the Lord bless each of our fathers’ hearts to always trust in the Lord as Psalm 37:23-24 reminds us, “The valiant one whose steps are guided by the LORD, who will delight in his way, although he may stumble, but he will never fall, for the LORD holds his hand.”
