God our Father,
you govern and protect your people
and shepherd them with a father’s love.
You place a father in a family
as a sign of your love, care, and constant protection.
May fathers everywhere be faithful
to the example shown in the Scriptures:
steadfast in love, forgiving
transgressions, sustaining the family,
caring for those in need.
Give your wisdom to fathers
that they may encourage and
guide their children.
Keep them healthy
so they may support a family.
Guide every father
with the Spirit of your love
that they may grow in holiness
and draw their family ever closer to you.
Amen
