Page 449 - Special Occasion Prayers

Holy Matrimony 449
Yours is the kingdom / the might, the power and the dominion /
in heaven and on earth. Now, + always and forever. (The cele-
brant signs himself)

ALL: Amen

CEL: Peace + be with you. (The celebrant blesses the people)

ALL: With You and with your spirit.

(Stretching his right hand over the gifts)

CEL: The Holy Qurbana is for the holy people.

ALL: God, the Father alone is Holy. God, the Son alone is
Holy. God, the Spirit alone is Holy. Glory be to the Father, the
Son,/ and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.

SER: Let us praise the Living God.

ALL: Let there be eternal praise to Him in the Church. Let His
blessings and mercy be on us at all times.

(The celebrant taking the Sacred Host in his hands, re-
cites in a low voice the following prayer)
O Lord! Let not Your body bring me condemnation / but
rather remission of debts and forgiveness of sins.

(Celebrant receives the Body. He takes chalice saying)
O heavenly groom! You prepared the cup of Your most
Precious Blood for the guests at your banquet.

(Celebrant receives the Blood) You allowed me, sinful as
I am, to partake of that cup. Glory be to You for ever, for
Your ineffable love. Amen.

CEL: May the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ who gives us life, /
be made perfect in us + / through His mercy. (The celebrant
blesses the people).

ALL: Always and forever. Amen.

SER: Brothers and Sisters, the holy Church invites You / to re-
ceive the Body and Blood of the Son of God / with faith in the
heavenly kingdom.