\eattr{Cecilia Teichert, Sister of the Bride}{}

\priest{%
  Now that we have witnessed the beautiful commitment of Nicholas and
  Carly to each other, let us pray that God, who has brought them
  together and inspired them to this holy and noble commitment, will
  ceaselessly draw them, and those associated with them, closer and
  closer to Himself.}

\textit{Lector:} For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, all the bishops
and clergy everywhere, that they may be holy and faithful to their
vocation, and may lead us to a deeper faith in God and a stronger love
for others, let us pray to the Lord.
All:
Lord, hear our prayer.

\textit{Lector:} For our president and all leaders of government, that
they may work for the true good of our country, the rights of the
unborn and elderly, and the advancement of peace and justice for
all. Let us pray to the Lord.
All:
Lord, hear our prayer.

\textit{Lector:} For Nicholas and Carly, that strengthened in their
commitment, and fortified by the enduring memory of their new-found
joy, they may grow ever more appreciative of the indispensable role
God must have in their married life and in their happiness. Let us
pray to the Lord.
All:
Lord, hear our prayer.

\textit{Lector:} For Nicholas and Carly, that by faithfully and
generously accepting the vicissitudes of Christian wedlock, and the
burdens, responsibilities and joys of Christian parenthood, they might
be a lasting source of inspiration and grace to each other, to their
children, and to the Christian community. Let us pray to the Lord.
All:
Lord, hear our prayer.

\textit{Lector:} For those who are sick, lonely, discouraged, or
oppressed, that they may be strengthened by God’s help and aided by
their friends. Let us pray to the Lord.
All:
Lord, hear our prayer.

\textit{Lector:} For those who have died, especially the relatives and
friends of Nicholas and Carly, and of all who are present, that they
may be blessed with an ever-deepening love of God, and finally enjoy
the fullness of the joys of heaven. Let us pray to the Lord.
All:
Lord, hear our prayer.

\amenResponse{%
  Lord God of all creation, you have given us your word Incarnate as a
  sign of your unending love, generosity and mercy.  As we continue to
  celebrate again the coming of your Son, we ask you to hear our prayers
  and sustain us in your justice and constancy. To you Almighty God, be
  all glory in the highest, through Jesus Christ and in the power of the
  your Spirit now and forever.}

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