Repeat the following Novena prayer every day for 9 consecutive days.
Almighty God,
You have taught us that You are the Father of us all,
And that all fatherhood takes its origin from You.
You protect us from evil
And provide our daily bread.
You are strength and integrity,
blessing and the font of life.
We thank You, then, for our fathers.
Though human, they are also a reflection of You, Lord God.
They are Your gift to us.
We pray for all fathers today.
May they realize the greatness of their vocation
And have the strength to live it without fear.
Forgive their sins, and keep their eyes raised up to You
To those who still make this earthly journey with us,
Give us the grace to love them as we should;
And to those whom You have called from this life,
Give a special place of honor in the heavenly kingdom
With You, the Father of all.
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen.