Gift for Dad

Dads at the MI Family Picnic.
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Tomorrow is Father's Day in the United States. A day to celebrate fathers - individually and as a whole.
Most of us will think of our own dads, for better or for worse, and many of us will reach out this man one way or another. We'll send cards, make phone calls, visit, or have them over. We'll think about them, say a prayer to them, and a few for them.

While praying to the Father of all for the safety and holiness, the conversion and guidance, the health and happiness of our dads here on earth.... do we stop to thank and praise Our Father? Its a beautiful day because we are celebrating the men whom God has chosen to reflect Himself in this world. Whatever lack our dads bring reminds us of the fullness of God, and whatever good they carry reminds us of the awesome goodness of God.

Tomorrow at Mass, when likely many parishes will honor our dads, take a family moment - or an individual moment - and thank God for being Our Father. If the idea is catching, you might think of a gift you can offer to Our Father in honor of Father's Day. Perhaps something you really like that someone else would enjoy? Perhaps a few extra dollars to a special charity? Perhaps a long overdue apology or thank you? Who knows...... you do, and God.

He's our dad after all. He knows us better than we care to admit, and better than he lets on. He's silent and seemingly harsh at times, gentle and merciful with hands of steel and a heart of fire. Look at a baby cuddled peacefully in the arms of its parent, and know that you too rest -if you will only relax-in the arms of your Father.

God Bless, and Happy Fathers Day!