Page 446 - Special Occasion Prayers

446 Holy Matrimony
Father, + the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Forever.

(The celebrant divides the Host in two. As he signs the
chalice with the broken Host in his right hand, he says)
The precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ / is signed
with His life-giving Body. In the name of the Father, +
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(The celebrant now signs the half of the Host on the
paten with the half of the Host in his right hand. As he
does that, he says).

The Sacred Body of Our Lord Jesus Christ / is signed
with His propitiatory Blood. In the name of the Father, +
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(Holding both pieces of the divided Host together over
the chalice, he says)

These glorious, life-giving, holy, and divine mysteries /
have been set apart, sanctified, perfected, / commingled
and united with each other / in the adorable and exalted
name of the most glorious Trinity / the Father, the Son
and the Holy Spirit. Lord, our God / through these holy
mysteries / may the holy Church here and everywhere /
and all of us obtain remission of debts / forgiveness of
sins / hope for resurrection / and new life in the kingdom
of heaven. Now, always, and forever.

(The celebrant places the two halves on the paten one
upon the other cross-wise so that the broken end of the
particle below faces the chalice, and the particle above,
the priest. Then he bows and with his right thumb makes
the sign of the cross on his forehead. Then he unfolds
the veil, which is wrapped around the sacred mysteries
and says:)

Praise to You, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. For although I am
unworthy / in Your mercy You ordained me the minister
and mediator of these glorious / life-giving, holy, and di-
vine mysteries. By Your grace, make me worthy for the
remission of debts and forgiveness of sins. Amen.