“I Finally Have a Father”: A Child’s Thank You (Family Rosary Across America)

On Family Rosary Across America, Fr. Rocky greeted Macklin, a young listener. They quickly discovered a sweet connection: Fr. Rocky met Macklin’s grandmother at the Walk to Mary in 2025, and the his family hoped to see him again at this year’s pilgrimage.

But the moment took a deeper turn when Fr. Rocky asked for Macklin’s prayer intention. Macklin explained it wasn’t really a prayer intention, but instead a prayer of gratitude. “I finally have a father,” he said.

Fr. Rocky affirmed this great blessing as a gift and an answer to years of prayer, both for Macklin and for his whole family. A father’s presence, he noted, can bring stability, comfort, and a stronger foundation for a home.

The exchange was brief, but it carried a powerful reminder: God hears all of our prayers, especially the ones whispered for our families over many years. And sometimes the “best of the week” is simply a child’s quiet thank you, and a family’s new beginning.


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John Hanretty serves as a Digital Media Producer for Relevant Radio®. He is a graduate of the Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas. Besides being passionate about writing, his hobbies include drawing and digital design. You can read more of his daily articles at relevantradio.com and on the Relevant Radio® app.