Page 442 - Special Occasion Prayers

442 Holy Matrimony
such great blessings / for which we can never thank You enough.
To make us share in your divine life / You assumed our human
nature / restored us from our fallen state / and brought us from
death to life eternal. Forgiving our debts / You sanctified us sin-
ners / enlightened our minds / defeated our enemies / and glori-
fied our frail nature by Your immense grace.

CEL: We give You glory and honor / thanksgiving and adora-
tion / for all Your favors and graces / You have granted us.
(Celebrant signs the mysteries) Now, + always, and forever.

ALL: Amen

SER: Pray in your hearts. Peace be with us.

CEL: (Extending his hands) For the Supreme Pontiff Pope …,
the ruler and head of the universal Church / for the Major
Archbishop Mar ….., the father and head of our Church / for our
bishop Mar ….., the father and head of the diocese, for
Archbishop Mar …, Bishop Mar …, / for all bishops, priests /
consecrated persons, lay missionaries / for the entire holy Catho-
lic Church / and for the rulers, and all those who are in authority /
Lord, Mighty God, receive this Qurbana.

ALL: Lord, graciously receive this Qurbana.

CEL: For the honor and glory of all the prophets / disciples, mar-
tyrs / confessors and all the just and holy fathers / who have
found favor in your presence / Lord, receive this Qurbana.

ALL: Lord, graciously receive this Qurbana.

CEL: For all those who suffer and are in distress / the poor and
the oppressed / the sick and the afflicted / for all those who have
departed from us in your name / for this Your people who await
Your mercy with great hope / and for me Your unworthy ser-
vant / Lord, receive this Qurbana.

ALL: Lord, graciously receive this Qurbana.

(Celebrant recites the Fourth G'hantha with closed palms

and bowed head).