Dear Brothers and Sisters,

To all the fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and spiritual fathers — today, we honor you with hearts full of gratitude and reverence.

On this sacred day, we lift you up in prayer, thanking our Heavenly Father for your strength, your guidance, and your unwavering love. You are the quiet warriors, the steady hands that hold families together, the protectors who often go unnoticed — but never unloved. Your sacrifices reflect the heart of Christ — selfless, enduring, and full of

grace. In your love, we see the image of God’s eternal care. In your discipline, we witness the shaping of character. And in your prayers, we sense the power of heaven interceding for future generations. May the Lord bless you abundantly — not only with health and provision, but also with peace in your heart, joy in your spirit, and the assurance that your labor is never in vain.

Your role is sacred. Your love is powerful. Your presence is irreplaceable.

To every father who feels weary — may God renew your strength.

To every father who feels unseen — may you know that God sees and honors you.

To every father who feels unworthy — may His grace remind you that you are called, chosen, and dearly loved.

Happy Father’s Day. May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. You are deeply loved — by your family and by our Heavenly Father.

God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, the warmth of a summer sun, the calm of a quiet sea, the generous soul of nature, the comforting arm of night, the wisdom of the ages, the power of the eagle’s flight, the joy of a morning in spring, the faith of a mustard seed, the patience of eternity, the depth of a family need, then God combined these qualities, when there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, and so, He called it ... Dad.

Happy Father’s Day. May God Bless all the Fathers.

Fr Steny