Almighty and eternal God, you have so exalted the unbreakable bond of marriage that it has become the sacramental sign of your Son’s union with the Church as his spouse. Look with favor on us your servants, whom you have united in marriage, as we ask for your help and the protection of the Virgin Mary. We pray that in good times and in bad we will grow in love for each other; that we will resolve to be of one heart in the bond of peace.
Lord, in our struggles let us rejoice that you are near to help us; in our needs let us know that you are there to rescue us; in us joys let us see that you are the source and completion of every happiness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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adapted from the anniversary blessing #2 on foryourmarriage.org
