Father, God of life and love,
together we come before you.
Make us strong in faith and generous in love for you and for each other.
Bless both of us.
May we become more honest and sincere as we try to get to know each other better.
We hear and see so many things around us especially through the media
that convey misleading messages about love between two people.
May we learn your Truth.
May we let Jesus, your Son be our Teacher in learning
about true self-giving and loving.
Help us to resist all temptations and to avoid occasions
that would lead us to sin.
Let your Spirit be our only Guide in knowing your will
and in living it faithfully.
When we would have become ready
to take each other completely
for the rest of our lives,
may we celebrate
through the Sacrament of Marriage
your wonderful gift of love
together with family, relatives and friends.
Amen.