A little humor and a prayer for Father’s Day
If Men Could Write the Rules
Rule # 1 – Anything we said six or eight months ago is inadmissible in an argument. All comments become null and void after seven days.
Rule # 2 – If we say something that can be interpreted in two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other way.
Rule # 3 – It is in neither your best interest or ours to make us take those stupid Cosmo quizzes together.
Rule # 4 – You can either ask us to do something OR tell us how you want it done – not both.
Rule # 5 – Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials or time-outs.
Rule # 6 – Christopher Columbus didn’t need directions and neither do we.
Rule # 7 – When we’re turning the wheel and the car is nosing onto the off ramp, you saying “Is this is our exit?” is not necessary.
A Prayer
For our fathers, who have given us life and love,
that we may show them respect and love,
we pray to the Lord…
For fathers who have lost a child through death,
that their faith may give them hope,
and their family and friends support and console them,
we pray to the Lord…
For men, though without children of their own,
who like fathers have nurtured and cared for us,
we pray to the Lord…
For men who are struggling to learn what it means
to be a father in this complex world,
we pray to the Lord…
For men who have become step-fathers,
who give guidance in a blended family,
we pray to the Lord…
For fathers, who have been unable or unwilling to be a source of strength,
who have not responded to their children
and have not sustained their families,
we pray to the Lord…
God, in your wisdom and love you made all things.
Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Adapted from resources found at http://www.homiliesbyemail.com/Special/Fathers/fathersday.html