At Father's Day we celebrate and honor those men who have profoundly and positively shaped our lives, in ways large and small. Many of us are fortunate to have had a father who has been a caring, loving, and trustworthy companion, protector, and provider in our lives.

We give thanks to fathers for their goodness and their willingness to humbly and heroically model for us the virtues that lead to true happiness.

All of us can benefit by reflecting on the witness of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and ultimate role model for men and especially fathers. We may all emulate his generosity, humility, self-sacrifice, faith, and obedience.

May the Lord bless our fathers, living and deceased, this Father's Day and always.