O St. Joseph

A Prayer for All Fathers

Heavenly Father, you have chosen to reflect your perfect and unwavering love for each of us, through imperfect men who faithfully and untiringly love their children. How truly important and special fathers are, that you would allow them to be a living sign of our providential care.

We ask you to bless all men that you have called to the holy vocation of fatherhood. May they persevere in every trial, rejoice in every blessing and never cease praying for their children. By their paternal encouragement, unfailing fidelity and good example, may they lead their children to the bliss of heaven.

O St. Joseph, patron of all fathers, be every dad’s inspiration in all that they think, say and do. Amen.

hugs n’ blessings and a bushel of gratitude for all those Dads striving to do the very best they can!

pirate friend

Oldest friend I own.

When they are real, friendships are not glass threads or frost-work, but the solidest thing we know.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
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lucy

This year Charlie Brown will turn 72 in October.

For 72 years Lucy convinces Charlie that she will hold the football so that Charlie may kick it.

For 72 years she mercilessly pulls it away.

It has been 72 years and he still tries.

For the love of Pete! Isn’t anyone ever going to tell Charlie, “Stop playing with Lucy!”

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