Page 447 - Special Occasion Prayers

Holy Matrimony 447
(The celebrant bows, he crosses himself and says the fol-
lowing prayer in a loud voice.)
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CEL: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ / the love of God the
Father / and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit / be with us all /
now, + always and forever. (The celebrant signs himself)

ALL: Amen.

SER: Let us approach the mysteries of the Precious Body and
Blood of our Savior / with reverence and respect. With the hope,
arising from repentance / let us turn away from wrong-doing /
repent of our sins / and forgive the trespasses of our brothers and
sisters. Let us pray to God, the Lord of all / for mercy and for-
giveness.

ALL: Lord, forgive the sins / and offences of Your servants.

SER: Let us cleanse our hearts / turning away from dissensions
and conflicts.

ALL: Lord, forgive the sins / and offences of Your servants.

SER: Let us free our souls / from enmity and hatred.

ALL: Lord, forgive the sins / and offences of Your servants.

SER: Let us receive the Holy Qurbana / and be sanctified by the
Holy Spirit.

ALL: Lord, forgive the sins / and offences of Your servants.

SER: Let us receive these sacred mysteries / in peace and unity
with one another.

ALL: Lord, forgive the sins / and offences of Your servants.

SER: O Lord! May these sacred mysteries be / for the resurrec-
tion of our bodies / and the salvation of our souls.

ALL: May they be the source of life everlasting. Amen.
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(While the above prayer is being said, the celebrant says
the following prayer in a low voice)