PRAYER BEFORE GOING FOR WEDDING

HEAD OF THE FAMILY: Our Father in heaven

ALL: Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth / as it is in heaven. Give us this day the bread we need / and forgive us our debts and sins / as we have forgiven those who offended us. Do not let us fall into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For, Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

HEAD: O Lord God, you have once again chosen to visit this house in a special way. We lift up our hearts to You on the wedding day of Your servant and our beloved son (daughter) … (name). Lord, our way and guide, putting all our hope in you we prepared this servant for marriage and leading him (her) to the holy altar. O Eternal Lord, kindly protect with kindness.

ALL: Amen

HEAD: God will protect the family that God has designed and established. This is the time when our family need that protection the most. Let us all request it by praying, “Lord, we trust in You”.

ALL: Lord, we trust in You.

HEAD: You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shade of the Almighty,
Say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress,
my God in whom I trust.” (Ps 91:1).

ALL: Lord, we trust in You.

HEAD: He will shelter you with his pinions,
and under his wings you may take refuge;
his faithfulness is a protecting shield (Ps 91:4).

ALL: Lord, we trust in You.

HEAD: I rejoiced when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the LORD.” (Ps 122:1)

ALL: Lord, we trust in You.

HEAD: Lord of all, we praise you. Jesus Christ, we glorify you. Because you are the one who raises our bodies and saves our souls.

SER: Let us pray. Peace be with us.

HEAD: O Lord, bind your servant with the chain of love through the sacrament of marriage. Give strength to trust and be faithful to each other in married life. Allow your servant to experience God’s blessings and be happy with mutual understanding.

Loving Father, let memory and prayers of our dear ones who have passed away from this family and live in happiness with with You hlep us.

Jesus who made marriage glorious by performing your first miracle while participating in the wedding at Cana, bless the married life of …. And …. (names). Blessed Mother who interceded for that family, always pray for them. Saint Joseph, pray for them to become a family of love, mutual respect and trust in God like the family of Nazareth.

May God bless the relatives and well-wishers who bless the bridegroom / bride by participating in this blessed event.

HEAD: Our Father in heaven

ALL: Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth / as it is in heaven. Give us this day the bread we need / and forgive us our debts and sins / as we have forgiven those who offended us. Do not let us fall into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For, Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

(After honoring the elders with sthuthi, all leave to the church for the wedding).