Then one or more of the following passages from Holy Scripture is read. If there is to be a Communion, a passage from the Gospel always concludes the Readings.
Genesis 1:26‑28 (Male and female he created them)
Genesis 2:4‑9, 15‑24 (A man cleaves to his wife and they become one flesh)
Song of Solomon 2:10‑13; 8:6‑7 (Many waters cannot quench love)
Tobit 8:5b-8 (New English Bible) (That she and I may grow old together)
1 Corinthians 13:1‑13 (Love is patient and kind)
Ephesians 3:14‑19 (The Father from whom every family is named)
Ephesians 5:1‑2, 21‑33 (Walk in love, as Christ loved us)
Colossians 3:12‑17 (Love which binds everything together in harmony)
1 John 4:7‑16 (Let us love one another for love is of God)
Between the Readings, a Psalm, hymn, or anthem may be sung or said. Appropriate Psalms are 67, 127, and 128.
When a passage from the Gospel is to be read, all stand, and the Deacon or Minister appointed says
| The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to ___________. | |
| People | Glory to you, Lord Christ. |
Matthew 5:1‑10 (The Beatitudes)
Matthew 5:13‑16 (You are the light. . .Let your light so shine)
Matthew 7:21, 24‑29 (Like a wise man who built his house upon the rock)
Mark 10:6‑9, 13‑16 (They are no longer two but one)
John 15:9‑12 (Love one another as I have loved you)
After the Gospel, the Reader says
| The Gospel of the Lord. | |
| People | Praise to you, Lord Christ. |
A homily or other response to the Readings may follow.
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