Page 436 - Special Occasion Prayers

436 Holy Matrimony

(Celebrant approaches the altar making three deep bows,
while praying in low voice.)

CEL: I give You thanks, O God / Lord of heaven and
earth / the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Though I
am a sinner / in Your mercy You have made me worthy to
offer You / the glorious, life-giving and divine mysteries of
the Body and Blood of Your Anointed One. I celebrate
these divine mysteries for the people, Your flock / for the
remission of their debts, the forgiveness of their sins, the
salvation of their souls, the reconciliation of the whole
world, and for peace and tranquility of all the Churches.

(The celebrant approaches the altar. He bows down and
reverently kisses the altar in the middle, on the right side
and on the left side. Coming back to the middle of the altar
he says:)

CEL: Bless, O Lord!
(Turning towards the assembly with hands extended)
CEL: Pray for me, brothers and sisters / that this Qurbana may
be fulfilled through my hands.

ALL: May God the Lord of all, / strengthen you to fulfill His
Will. May He accept this Qurbana / and be pleased with the sacri-
fice / You offer for yourself, for us, / and for the whole world.
Amen.
ANAPHORA

(Of Saints Addai and Mari, the disciples of St. Thomas the
apostle).

CEL: (Recites the First G'hantha prayer with closed palms and
bowed head.) Lord, Our God, we thank You for the abundant
graces / You have showered on us. For, though we are sinful and
weak / through Your infinite mercy / You have made us worthy
to be ministers / of the sacred mysteries of the Body and Blood /
of Your Anointed One. We implore You to strengthen us / to
celebrate with deep love and true faith / these gifts that You have

given us.