Marriage Intercession Options

Marriage Intercessions (choose 5 or 6)  OR  Pick Options A, B, J1 or J2 below:

 

1.) May N. and N. live together in happiness and holiness all the days of their life.  We pray to the Lord.

 

2.) May the home and hearts of this couple be gladdened with children as the fruits of their love.  We pray to the Lord.

 

3.) May they be blessed to see their children’s children in an atmosphere of peace and joy.  We pray to the Lord.

 

4.) May N. and N. always walk together in God’s presence and grace all the days of their life.  We pray to the Lord.

 

5.) May Mary, the Mother of God, ever watch over, protect, guide, and guard N. and N. and their family throughout the years.  We pray to the Lord.

 

6.) Heavenly Father, may N. and N. always walk in Your light and always do the things that are pleasing in Your sight.  May their married life be rich in every kind of good work.  We pray to the Lord.

 

7.) May N. and N. be willing to sacrifice their own desires at times, to strengthen and support their spouse.  We pray to the Lord.

 

8.) May their love for one another grow and deepen over the years of their married life.  We pray to the Lord.

 

9.) As they mature in years and holiness, may N. and N. be loved and respected by their children; and may their grandchildren become a joy to them.  We pray to the Lord.

 

10.) May N. and N. cultivate peace and goodness among family members, friends and neighbors. And may they extend a helping hand to those in need.  We pray to the Lord.

 

11.) May N. and N. always be strong in their love for one another and faithful to the marriage vows.  We pray to the Lord.

 

12.) For the repose of the souls of the deceased relatives and friends of N. and N..  We pray to the Lord.

 

13.) May God grant this couple peace in their home life; good health of mind, body, and soul; consolation in times of difficulty and sorrow; and at last, may He grant them eternal happiness in Heaven.  We pray to the Lord.

OR:

“A”  WEDDING INTERCESSIONS

 PRIEST: In confidence, we offer our petitions to God, our Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

 1.) May N. and N. live together in happiness and holiness all the days of their life.  We pray to the Lord.

 2.) May the home and hearts of N. and N. be gladdened with children as the fruits of their love.  We pray to the Lord.

 3.) May this couple be blessed to see their children’s children in an atmosphere of peace and joy.  We pray to the Lord.

 4.) May N. and N. always walk together in God’s presence and grace all the days of their life.  We pray to the Lord.

 5.) May Mary, the Mother of God, ever watch over, protect, guide, and guard their family throughout the years.  We pray to the Lord.

 6.) May this couple walk in Your light and always do the things that are pleasing in Your sight, and may they be rich in every kind of good work.  We pray to the Lord.

 7.) For all the deceased members of the N. and N. families, may they now be enjoying God’s presence with all the Angels and Saints.  We pray to the Lord.

 PRIEST:  Almighty God, our loving Father, we humbly offer our prayers in Your Presence for N. and N..  May the continuous help of Your grace abound in their hearts.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.

OR:

“B”  WEDDING INTERCESSIONS

 PRIEST: In confidence, we offer our petitions to God, our Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

 1.) May N. and N. always be strong in their love for one another and faithful to the marriage vows.  We pray to the Lord.

 2.) May this couple be willing to sacrifice their own desires at times, to strengthen and support one another.  We pray to the Lord.

 3.) As they mature in years and holiness, may N. and N. be loved and respected by their children; and may their grandchildren become a joy to them.  We pray to the Lord.

 4.) May this couple cultivate peace and goodness among family members, friends and neighbors. And may they extend a helping hand to those in need.  We pray to the Lord.

 PRIEST:  Almighty God, our loving Father, we humbly offer our prayers in Your Presence for N. and N..  May the continuous help of Your grace abound in their hearts.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.

 

OR:

"J1" Marriage Intercessions

 PRIEST: Dear brothers and sisters, as we call to mind the special gift of grace and charity by which God has been pleased to crown and consecrate the love of our sister N. and our brother N., let us commend them to the Lord.

 Our response will be, “Lord, hear our prayer”.

 Reader: That these faithful Christians, N. and N., newly joined in Holy Matrimony, may always enjoy health and well-being, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

 Reader: That He will bless their covenant as He chose to sanctify marriage at Cana in Galilee, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

 Reader: That they be granted perfect and fruitful love, peace and strength, and that they bear faithful witness to the name of ‘Christian’, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

 Reader: That the Christian people may grow in virtue day by day and that all who are burdened by any need may receive the help of grace from above, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

 Reader: That the grace of the Sacrament will be renewed by the Holy Spirit in all married persons here present, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

 PRIEST: Graciously pour out upon this husband and wife, O Lord, the Spirit of your love, to make them one heart and one soul, so that nothing whatever may divide those you have joined, and no harm come to those you have filled with your blessing.  Through Christ our Lord.  All: Amen.

 

OR:

 

J2 Marriage Intercessions

 

Priest: Dear brothers and sisters, let us accompany this new family with our prayers, that the mutual love of this couple may grow daily, and that God in his kindness, will sustain all families throughout the world.

Our response will be, “Lord, hear our prayer”.

Reader: For this bride and groom, and for their well-being as a family, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For their relatives and friends and for all who have assisted this couple, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For young people preparing to enter Marriage, and for all whom the Lord is calling to another state in life, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For all families throughout the world and for lasting peace among all people, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For all members of our families who have passed from this world, and for all the departed, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For the Church, the holy People of God, and for unity among all Christians, we pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest: Lord Jesus, who are present in our midst, as N. and N. seal their union, accept our prayer and fill us with your Spirit. Who live and reign for ever and ever.  All: Amen.