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
Although you have never seen Christ you love him; even though you do not see him now you believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1( Peter 1:8-9)
Meditation
Share joy with a smile. It seems so simple but it's easy to forget as we get caught up in day-to-day life. Remind one another that you bring each other joy by smiling at one another and laughing with each other.
Joy can often go against the natural bent of some personalities - if you struggle with cynicism or pessimism, fighting for joy will be hard work. But Christians, above everyone, should be known for their joy. When a marriage is joyful, that is a powerful testimony to God's hand in it.
"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." - Proverbs 17:22
"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24
Decade of the Rosary
Praying for joy
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 eight of the Novena for the Marriage Renewal
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