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To: Old Sarge
Congratulations on the impending wedding!

O Lover of all people,
with your right hand now bless your servants,
who are betrothed to one another.
Confirm them in faith, hope, love and just deeds
Make their marriage as honorable as the marriages of the righteous and just of old.
They served you in justice
and you multiplied their descendants.
like the stars of the sky and the grains of sand on the seashore.
As they brought forth priests, kings, prophets,
apostles, preachers and teachers of your good news,
so likewise grant your servants,
to bear the fruits of justice.
Fill them with your fear
and surround them with your peace all the days of their lives.

Indeed, O Lord our God,
assist them with your might
and extend your right hand over them.
Protect them with your loving cross
and keep them safe by your holy angels.
We shall praise and thank you, your Father and your Holy Spirit,
now and forever.
Amen

Prayer from the Maronite Catholic Rite of Crowning.


15 posted on 08/13/2012 2:28:03 PM PDT by NYer (Without justice, what else is the State but a great band of robbers? - St. Augustine)
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To: NYer

So beautiful!


20 posted on 08/13/2012 2:34:42 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o
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