Examples of Prayers of the Faithful
Main Celebrant:
Let us place our needs before our Heavenly Creator, especially our prayer for Name of Bride and Name of Groom.
Lector:
Our response will be: Lord, hear our prayer.
For Name of Bride and Name of Groom that they may grow in love and loyalty for God and for each other, we pray to the Lord:
For the prayers, families, relatives and friends of Name of Bride and Name of Groom that they may continue to care and support this couple, we pray to the Lord:
That all married couples may renew their love for one another and remain faithful to each other, we pray to the Lord:
For those who are engaged to be married, that they prepare themselves carefully and prayerfully for this great vocation of love, we pray to the Lord:
For all those who have died, especially the family and friends of Name of Bride and Name of Groom that they rejoice at the eternal wedding banquet of heaven, we pray to the Lord:
Name of Bride and Name of Groom:
God of love, fill the hearts of Name of Bride and Name of Groom with your great love. If their love for each other ever wanes, renew their love from your boundless source of love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Main Celebrant:
Ever since he was a guest at the wedding at Cana, Jesus has had a special interest in weddings. As the guest of honor at today’s wedding Jesus is willing and ready to hear and answer our prayers.
Lector:
For N. and N., that they grow in their love of God and each other, let us pray to the Lord:
For N. and N., that their staying together in marriage be strengthened by their praying together, let us pray to the Lord:
For the parents, relatives and friends of N. and N., that they continue to support this couple by their prayers and care, let us pray to the Lord:
For all who are married and those who are engaged to be married, that they keep room in their lives for God who is love, let us pray to the Lord:
For those who have problems in their marital relations, that they seek and receive the help they need, let us pray to the Lord:
For those who have died, especially ______________ and _______________, that they rest and rejoice in the peace and glory of God’s kingdom, let us pray to the Lord:
Main Celebrant:
God of love, fill the hearts of N. and N. with your great love. If their love for each other ever begins to weaken, renew their love from your boundless source of love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.