Prayer For Parents

In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen… Almighty and everlasting God Who, in the secret counsels of Your ineffable (indescribable) Providence (Fate) Have been pleased to call us into life by means of our parents Who therefore partake of Your divine power in our regard Mercifully hear the prayer of filial (familial) affection Which we offer to You In behalf of those to whom You have given A share of Your fatherly mercy In order that they might lavish (produce in abundance) upon us In our journey through life The consoling gift of Your holy and generous love. Dear Lord Fill our parents with Your choicest blessings Enrich their souls with Your holy grace Grant that they may faithfully Constantly guard that likeness to Your mystic marriage with Your Church, You did imprint upon them on the day of their nuptials Fill them with the spirit of holy fear The beginning of wisdom Continually move them to impart the same to their children Such wise may they ever walk in the way of Your commandments May their children be their joy in this earthly exile Their crown of glory in their home in heaven Finally, Lord God Grant that both our father Our mother may attain to extreme old age Enjoy perpetual health in mind and body May they deserve to sing Your praises forever in our heavenly country in union with us Their children Giving You most hearty thanks You have given upon them In this valley of tears The great gift of a share In the light of Your infinite fruitfulness And of Your divine fatherhood. In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen