Sign of the Cross
The Lord's prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
Hail Mary
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Doxology
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Antiphon
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they will be created. And you will renew the face of the Earth.
Reading
Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. You must hold fast to what you have until Icome. To the victor, who keeps my ways until the end, I will give authority over the nations.
(Revelation 2:10b, 25-26)
Meditation
Show your spouse faithfulness and loyalty by being a safe place they can confide. Be a listening ear, present, not distracted, and fully committed to your union with one another.
If you are tempted to be unfaithful, talk with a trusted elder in your church or a mentor. Satan always wants us to keep quiet about the things we are struggling with - it's how he can get us to sin, and for that sin to take root. But by confessing our temptations, we are able to gain the encouragement we need to run the race of faith, and that includes remaining faithful to our marriages.
"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
- 1Corinthians 10:13
Decade of the Rosary
Praying for faithfulness
Prayer for the Marriage renewal
Father in Heaven, You called Louis and Zélie Martin to holiness through their married life. You gave them as Mother and Father to St. Therese of Lisieux. Through their intercession, we ask you to bless the married couples of our diocese and those who are preparing for marriage. Bless our children and our grandchildren. Guide us by your Holy Spirit to bear witness in our lives to the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage. Guide us as citizens to make the kind of decisions that will support family life, protect marriage and respect the dignity of children. We make this prayer through Christ, our Lord.Amen.
Day three of the Novena for the Marriage Renewal
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