God our loving Father, 

You are the source of life and of all gifts. 

We thank you for the wonderful gift of our grandparents and the elderly. 

You have given them to us to be our guide as they share with us the wealth of their experiences and the wisdom that they have gained through the years.

Bless them for all the love and care they have shared with us.

For all who have died; we remember especially grandparents and all those we loved, may they be at peace with God.

For grandparents and elderly who are raising children or are regular caregivers and babysitters; we thank them for their selfless love and commitment.

Most of all, we ask that we be led by our grandparents and elderly, as they develop their gifts of wisdom, patience, love and kindness in their everyday lives. May we learn how to welcome and invite our families to grow. 

We ask this through Christ Our Lord. 

Amen