prayer of the faithful help!!!!!!!

carmelcurls88

Hi Ladies!

So our wedding countdown is at 13 days! Things are getting very exciting and a little hectic as well But we could not be happier!

I spoke with our priest after mass today to see if there was a specific prayer of the faithful that he likes to use for weddings and he said he would like us to write our own! Which is neat in some ways, but a little overwhelming. I have no idea where to begin! 

Any suggestions?

SaraAndrew2010

This is a draft of ours:

For our city, state and nation and our leaders, that God may impart on them wisdom to govern justly, we pray to the Lord:

 

For the poor, sick and lonely, that God may bless them with hope and love, we pray to the Lord: 

 

For all married couples throughout the world, that God may continue to bless and strengthen their unions, we pray to the Lord:

 

For the families of Sara and Andrew, that God may continue to bless them richly and keep them in sound health, we pray to the Lord:

 

For family members who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, that they live in happiness with God, we pray to the Lord:

 

For all those in attendance today, that God may give them safe passage home, both near and far, we pray to the Lord:

 

 

DFWIndian

Wow that's awesome SaraAndrew... You might want to add one at the end for the two of you specifically.

[Deleted User]

I agree with SaraAndrew, that was well written.

In Christ,
M

mbcdefg

For world and church leaders, that love and peace may guide their actions and decisions, and that through their leadership, our world may be a place of equality and justice for all. We pray to the Lord …
 
For those who serve in the military, and who serve as firefighters, police officers and medical personnel, may God protect them as they protect us. We pray to the Lord ...

For students and teachers, that their hearts and minds be continually open to the wisdom and knowledge imparted through the grace of God. We pray to the Lord ...
 
For the sick, the lonely, the distressed, and the oppressed, that they may be strengthened by God's love and mercy, and aided by those around them. We pray to the Lord ...

For those who have gone before us, especially our departed family members and friends, that they may live forever in the kingdom of heaven. We pray to the Lord ...

For [Bride] and [Groom], now beginning their life together, that they may have divine assistance at every moment, the constant support of family and friends, the rich blessing of children, and a warm love seaching out to others. We pray to the Lord ...

For all couples who have made the commitment of marriage, especially the parents of [Bride] and [Groom], may they be examples to the world of unity, fidelity and love. We pray to the Lord …

For the unspoken intentions carried in the hearts of those here today. [about a 5-second pause] We pray to the Lord ...

For our community, for ourselves, and for each other, that we may accept the challenge placed before us today, and make love our way of life. We pray to the Lord ... 

mica178

1 For leaders of Church and State, for heads of institutions, for heads of homes and households – that they will lead us and guide us in the search for goodness, in the search for peace, joy and truth, and in the search for love among us.  We pray to the Lord.

 

R/ Lord, hear our prayer

 

2 That the Lord may preserve the members of our Armed Forces from harm; that even in war, we may keep clearly before us the defense of all human rights, especially the right to life, the right to liberty and the pursuit of happiness; we pray to the Lord.

 

R/ Lord, hear our prayer

 

3 For those who suffer from hunger, illness, poor health, oppression and loneliness.  We pray that we hear their pleas, as God does, and reach out to those in need. We pray to the Lord.

 

R/ Lord, hear our prayer

 

4 For the married couples among us who have been a source of inspiration and encouragement in FI and mica's journey towards marriage. May you continue your journey of love and companionship, be grateful for your union, and trust in God to guide you in tough times. We pray to the Lord.

 

R/ Lord, hear our prayer

 

5 For FI and mica, that whether they are experiencing times of happiness or heartache, their love, commitment, and dedication towards each other remains resolute and is used as a foundation to help others. We pray to the Lord.

 

R/ Lord, hear our prayer

 

6 For our relatives and friends who walk with us on life’s journey, and for those who have gone before us to the other side of life.  For the fulfillment of all their unfulfilled desires, we pray to the Lord.

 

R/ Lord, hear our prayer

 

7 For these personal needs which we mention now in silence (pause), we pray to the Lord.

 

R/ Lord, hear our prayer