2007-01-16 06:29:58 · 8 answers · asked by myatt03 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Lay readers are supposed to read the first reading, the responsorial psalm, and the second reading.
The priest or deacon should read the Gospel.
Some suggestions:
First Reading - Old Testament
+ Genesis 2:18-24
+ Songs of Songs 2:8-10, 13b-14, 16; 8:6-7
+ Sirach 26:1-4; 13-16
+ Genesis 1:26-28,31a (The Creation of Man and Woman)
+ Genesis 24:48-51,58-67 (The Meeting of Isaac and Rebekah)
+ Tobit 7:9c10,11c-17 (The Marriage of Tobias and Sarah)
+ Tobit 8:4-9 (Prayer of the New Spouses)
+ Jeremiah 31:31-32a,33-34a (The New Covenant of the People of God)
Responsorial Psalms
+ Psalm 34
+ Psalm 103
+ Psalm 128
+ Psalm 33 (The Lord is our help and shield; our hearts rejoice in Him)
+ Psalm 34 (The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them)
+ Psalm 46 (God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble)
+ Psalm 103 (As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him)
+ Psalm 112 (Happy the man who fears the Lord)
+ Psalm 121 (My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth)
+ Psalm 127 (Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward)
+ Psalm 128 (Happiness and prosperity will be yours)
+ Psalm 145 (The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth)
Second Reading - Epistle
+ 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
+ Colossians 3:12-17
+ 1 John 4:7-12
+ Romans 8:31b-35,37-39 (The Love of Christ)
+ Romans 12:1-2,9-13 (The Life of a Christian) - short version
+ Romans 12:1-2,9-18 (The Life of a Christian) - longer version
+ 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a,17-20 (Your Members of Temples of the Holy Spirit)
+ 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (Love is patient and kind)
+ Ephesians 3:14-19 (The Father from whom every family is named)
+ Ephesians 5:1-2,25-32 (The Mystery of Christian Marriage) - short version
+ Ephesians 5:1-2,21-33 (The Mystery of Christian Marriage) - longer version
+ Colossians 3:12-17 (Live in Love and Thanksgiving)
+ 1 Peter 3:1-9 (Peace and Harmony in the Family)
+ 1 John 3:18-24 (Love, Real and Active)
+ 1 John 4:7-12 (God is Love)
+ Revelation 19:1,5-9a (Marriage of the Lamb)
Gospel
+ Mark 10:6-9
+ John 2:1-11
+ John 15:9:12
+ Matthew 5:1-12a (The Beatitudes)
+ Matthew 5:13-16 (Salt of the Earth, Light of the World)
+ Matthew 7:21,24-25 (House Built upon a Rock) - short version
+ Matthew 7:21,24-29 (House Built upon a Rock) - longer version
+ Matthew 19:3-6 (What God Has United, Man Must Not Divide)
+ Matthew 22:35-40 (Love, the Greatest Commandment)
+ Mark 10:6-9 (Two Become One Body)
+ John 2:1-11 (Marriage Feast in Cana of Galilee)
+ John 15:9-12 (Remain in my Love)
+ John 15:12-16 (Love One Another)
+ John 17:20-23 (That They May Be One) - short version
+ John 17:20-26 (That They May Be One) - longer version
With love in Christ.
2007-01-16 17:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others, the priest will recommend readings, you can chose the ones you like the most.
Sorry, I cannot cite chapter and verse, a popular Old Testament reading comes from Genesis on the creation of man and woman. It includes something to the effect of "He will leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife and the two will become one." The most popular New Testament reading is in Corinthians, I read it at a friends' wedding. Again cannot remember all the details, but it includes "Love is patient, love is kind, it does not put on airs, it is not jealous etc". Two of the most common Gospels (the Priest will read the Gospel) are the wedding at Cana and a passage from John which states in part "Love one another as I have loved you".
Congratulations and good luck.
2007-01-16 15:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most popular is 1 Corinthians Ch13 which is "love is patient, love is kind..."
Talk to the priest about it. He should have all the help you'll require.
A side note- in a Catholic wedding, family members will read two different selections, but the priest will read the third, assuming it's not just a wedding but a mass.
Good Luck.
2007-01-16 16:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by Mark S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the readings are chosen from the book of Genesis,,, if you are getting married in a Catholic Church, the priest should be able to give you a list of readings to chose from. The llink below will give you a list of readings to choose from as well. Congratulations!
2007-01-16 14:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tammy P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The priest should have given you a book from which you will select all the readings, prayers, songs, etc. Also, it will depend on whether you are having a Mass or just a ceremony. A Mass will have more readings, one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament (any book) and one from a Gospel.
2007-01-16 15:34:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one from corinthians - "...and the greatest of them all is love." the church actually should provide you with a list of readings acceptable by the church. the priest should only be reading the gospel. :)
2007-01-16 23:37:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋