God our Father, you govern & 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.