P
Lord God, constant in mercy, great in faithfulness: With
high praise we recall your acts of unfailing love for the
human family, for the house of Israel, and for your people,
the Church.
We bless you for the joy which your servants, [Name] and
[Name], have found in each other, and pray that you give
to us such a sense of your constant love that we may
employ all our strength in a life of praise of you, whose
work alone holds true and endures forever (276).
C
Amen.
A
Let us pray for [Name] and [Name] in their life together.
P
Faithful Lord, source of love, pour down your grace upon
[Name] and [Name], that they may fulfill the vows they
have made this day and reflect your steadfast love in their
life-long faithfulness to each other. As members with
them of the body of Christ, use us to support their life
together; and from your great store of strength, give them
power and patience, affection and understanding,
courage, and love toward you, toward each other, and
toward the world, that they may continue together in
mutual growth according to your will in Jesus Christ our
Lord (277).
C
Amen.
Other intercessions may be offered.
A
Let us pray for all families throughout the world.
P
Gracious Father, you bless the family and renew your
people. Enrich husbands and wives, parents and children,
more and more with your grace, that, strengthening and
supporting each other, they may serve those in need and
be a sign of the fulfillment of your perfect kingdom,
where, with your Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit,
you live and reign, one God through all ages of ages (278).
C
Amen.
9. When Holy Communion is celebrated, the service continues with the Peace.
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