Here’s
a prayer for fathers originally attributed to the Methodist Church in Africa. It
was posted on the Casa Franciscana
Outreach website.
Prayer for Fathers
Loving
and Merciful God,
our
thoughts and prayers today are turned toward our fathers.
For
those whose fathers have increased the joy in their families’ lives,
we
give You thanks.
For
those good men who sustain and support us in our living,
who
love us no matter what,
we
give You thanks.
For
those whose fathers have been a source of hurt and pain,
may
their wounds be healed
and
may they find in You, in us, in others,
the
nurturing love that is needed for their well-being.
We
also pray that these fathers find forgiveness.
For
those fathers who are separated from their children,
give
them the insight and perseverance
to
parent in whatever ways are open to them.
Give
them the courage to make the decisions
that
allow their children to thrive.
For
those fathers whose relationships with their children
have
been difficult or disappointing, we pray.
We
pray, too, for those fathers who have lost a child.
We
turn to You, most holy God, for consolation
where
consolation seems impossible.
For
single fathers who struggle to be both parents to their children,
may
they find the strength and wisdom for their task.
For
those who have recently lost
or
who are facing the imminent loss of their fathers,
may
they find comfort in the love
that
their fathers have given them. Amen.
~
attributed to the Methodist Church in Africa. Posted by Father Tommy on the Casa Franciscana Outreach website. https://casafranciscanaoutreach.org/fathers-day-prayer/
