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Today I bless my son's marriage
Today, at my oldest son's wedding, I will read the blessing which I reproduce below. He has chosen well, and his wife is a fine, lovely Christian woman. It seems but a flash that was 22 years ago, and I was holding this little guy in one hand, now he is 6'4" and quite grown up. I am proud of his success and this will be a wonderful day to start his joint journey with his bride.
Let us pray.
Eternal God, Creator and Preserver of all life, Author of salvation, and Giver of all grace: Look with favor upon the world You have made, and for which Your Son gave his life, and especially upon John and Faith whom You make one flesh in Holy Matrimony.
Amen.
Give them wisdom and devotion in the ordering of their common life, that each may be to the other a strength in need, a counselor in perplexity, a comfort in sorrow, and a companion in joy.
Amen
Grant that their wills may be so knit together in Your will, and their spirits in Your Spirit, that they may grow in love and peace with You and one another all the days of their life.
Amen.
Give them grace, when they hurt each other, to recognize and acknowledge their fault, and to seek each other's forgiveness and Yours.
Amen.
Make their life together a sign of Christ's love to this sinful and broken world, that unity may overcome estrangement, forgiveness heal guilt, and joy conquer despair.
Amen.
Bestow on them, if it is Your will, the gift and heritage of children, and the grace to bring them up to know You, to love You, and serve You.
Amen.
Give them such fulfillment of their mutual affection that they may reach out in love and concern for others.
Amen.
Grant that all married persons who have witnessed these vows may find their lives strengthened and their loyalties confirmed.
Amen.
Grant that the bonds of our common humanity, by which all Your children are united one to another, and the living to the dead, may be so transformed by Your grace, that Your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven; where, O Father, with Your Son and the Holy Spirit, You live and reign in perfect unity, now and for ever.
Amen.
Let us pray.
Eternal God, Creator and Preserver of all life, Author of salvation, and Giver of all grace: Look with favor upon the world You have made, and for which Your Son gave his life, and especially upon John and Faith whom You make one flesh in Holy Matrimony.
Amen.
Give them wisdom and devotion in the ordering of their common life, that each may be to the other a strength in need, a counselor in perplexity, a comfort in sorrow, and a companion in joy.
Amen
Grant that their wills may be so knit together in Your will, and their spirits in Your Spirit, that they may grow in love and peace with You and one another all the days of their life.
Amen.
Give them grace, when they hurt each other, to recognize and acknowledge their fault, and to seek each other's forgiveness and Yours.
Amen.
Make their life together a sign of Christ's love to this sinful and broken world, that unity may overcome estrangement, forgiveness heal guilt, and joy conquer despair.
Amen.
Bestow on them, if it is Your will, the gift and heritage of children, and the grace to bring them up to know You, to love You, and serve You.
Amen.
Give them such fulfillment of their mutual affection that they may reach out in love and concern for others.
Amen.
Grant that all married persons who have witnessed these vows may find their lives strengthened and their loyalties confirmed.
Amen.
Grant that the bonds of our common humanity, by which all Your children are united one to another, and the living to the dead, may be so transformed by Your grace, that Your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven; where, O Father, with Your Son and the Holy Spirit, You live and reign in perfect unity, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Comment by Darin Hamm on May 24, 2008 at 2:06pm - Congratulations, what a great day for you and your family.
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