Food for thought

Prayer for married couples

How apt that this should appear in the CDO P and F newletter.

Father of life and love, you created us in your image-woman and man. We rejoice and thankyou for the gift of each other. Sustain us in our love and lead us into a deeper understanding of your love.
Jesus we come before you seeking your guidance and direction in our relationship.In marriage you call and challenge usto a permanent, exclusive and sacred friendship.Be our strengt and our support,therefore,as we continue this journey together. Holy spirit help us to strive towards a lasting,honest committment united in love.Give us your strength to carry each otehr in times of darkness,your joy in times of happiness,and your gift of awe in the uniqeness and sacredness of each other.May our love be a reflection and a sign f your love in the world.Amen

Isnt that nice?

Apache Wedding Blessing

I was going through my craft things and found my cross stitch which after 8 years of being carted around I will finally do!

Here it is:

Now you will feel no rain for each of you will be shelter for the other

Now you will feel no cold for each of you will be warmth for the other
Now there is no more lonliness
Now you are two persons but there is only one life before you
May your days together be long and good upon the earth

This was read at our wedding to us by our celebrant, I just wanted to share with you