2007-07-18 10:28:39 · 8 answers · asked by Jose M 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek it's own interests, it is not quick tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
2007-07-18 10:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by ~Mrs. D~ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lay readers are supposed to read the first reading, the responsorial psalm, and the second reading.
The priest or deacon should read the Gospel.
Suggested readings:
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.
2007-07-18 17:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am having a Catholic ceremony and have chosen to have Tobit 8:5-7 read:
"Blessed are you, O God of our ancestors,
and blessed is your name in all generations forever.
Let the heavens and the whole creation bless you forever.
You made Adam, and for him you made his wife Eve
as a helper and support.
From the two of them the human race has sprung.
You said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone;
let us make him a helper for him like himself.'
I now am taking this kinswoman of mine,
not because of lust,
but with sincerity.
Grant that she and I may find mercy
and that we may grow old together."
2007-07-18 13:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Violet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check out some Scriptures here:
http://www.todays-weddings.com/planning/readings.html
Plus I agree with Tanya . . .
The priest will give you a little booklet with suggested readings.
Good luck to you.
2007-07-18 10:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by Suz123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're Catholic too... I can't remember the one we used.... but our church gave us this little booklet that had lots of different marriage and love type ones in it to chose from.
2007-07-18 10:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by Tanya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will provide you with a list of acceptable readings.
2007-07-18 15:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We went with Corinthians 13 - "Love is patient, love is kind..." - it's beautiful.
2007-07-19 02:09:55 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your priest can help you with this.....and usually they like it when you ask.
2007-07-18 10:33:27 · answer #8 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋