For Dad

Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, here I am to acknowledge that you are my God! The God who made Heaven and earth, the God of the universe! Maker of all seen and unseen!

And you designed my family and every soul in it! Thank you for such marvelous, wonderful, beautiful people you put in my life!

Today I especially thank you for my Dad. I still miss him but enjoy the hope that he has already heard “well done my good and faithful servant” and prays for all of us still struggling here on this side of eternity.

Dad, you shaped the image of God in my heart, in my soul, in my mind. I know a good father always welcomes his children back, no matter what they have done. I also know a good father makes you clean up your own mess and suffer the consequences of your actions, all the while loving you right through.

Dad, when I think about how safe I felt in your arms, I feel that same comfort and protection when I humble myself to be held in God’s arms. Thank you Dad! Thank you Father!

My prayer today is for Dad and all he has left behind and all who have gone to their eternity. I especially pray for Mom, I know how much she misses Dad and would love to hear “Jackie” just one more time. Give her peace and comfort.

Let’s pray for all those many diverse personalities you call your kids, for their kids, and their kids and all generations to come! Oh Dad, how I wish my grandchildren could know you! What a treasure they are! What a treasure you are!

Thank you for passing on the Catholic faith to me and praying me back to the church!

Father, if these prayers I offer for Dad are not needed for him, please make them efficacious where you know best and Dad, please pray with me and for me.

Mary, our Queen and Mother, I offer my rosary today for Dad and all his intentions. Please take these prayers to your Son and ask Him to answer and grant these requests.

Please watch over all who will be traveling – allow safe journeys and successful ventures.

Ignite our souls with the grace of faith and inflame our hearts with your Love!

Saint Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for all who will die today, especially those who have no one to pray for them.

Jesus, Mary & Joseph, I love you! Save souls!

Saint Michael, pray for us!