Universal Prayer

 

This is read by someone of your choosing, or the priest or deacon. They can also be adapted to include deceased family or friends, or specific intentions for which you wish to pray.

+ Option 1

That these faithful Christians, N. And N., newly joined in Holy Matrimony, may always enjoy health and well-being, let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That he will bless their covenant as he chose to sanctify marriage at Cana in Galilee, let us pray to the Lord. R.

That they be granted perfect and fruitful love, peace and strength, and that they bear faithful witness to the name of Christian, let us pray to the Lord. R.

That the Christian people may grow in virtue day by day and that all who are burdened by any need may receive the help of grace from above, let us pray to the Lord. R.

That the grace of the Sacrament will be renewed by the Holy Spirit in all married persons here present, let us pray to the Lord. R.

+ Option 2

For this bride and groom, and for their well-being as a family, let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For their relatives and friends, and for all who have assisted this couple, let us pray to the Lord. R.

For young people preparing to enter Marriage, and for all whom the Lord is calling to another state in life, let us pray to the Lord. R.

For all families throughout the world and for lasting peace among all people, let us pray to the Lord. R.

For all members of our families who have passed from this world, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. R.

For the Church, the holy People of God, and for unity among all Christians, let us pray to the Lord. R.