Text Box: [To Bride and Groom] "In the presence of God, your families and friends, seal your promises now with these ring(s); signs and tokens of the life you are about to enter together. Bless (+) Oh Lord the giving of these rings that they who wear them may abide in Peace, Good Will and Love forever more." RING EXCHANGE [To Groom:] In offering this ring, you mark your desire to enter into the days of your lives together, repeat after me, please." "This ring, without beginning or ending, is a symbol of my undying love for you. I give you this ring, as I give you my love." [To Bride:] Repeat the above Ring Exchange BLESSING OF THE WINE [Priest hands Chalice to Bride and Groom, they hold it until told to drink:] ALMIGHTY GOD, bless this wine to be used in faith to purify our hearts, and to bless this mo851/st Holy of Unions. Through it may (Bride and Groom) be inwardly transformed and may God's blessings be bestowed upon them that they may be brought closer to you and gain eternal happiness. May the Holy Spirit here present, continue to watch over, protect and bless this union. BLESSING OF THE COUPLE "0 Heavenly Father, we ask you bless and consecrate this couple in their love for each other. May the ring(s) they have exchanged be a reminder of the love and faithfulness they have pledged one unto the other." SECOND BENEDICTION "0 God, who not only honoured a wedding feast by thy presence, but did begin there thy wondrous work of miracles, be pleased to bless at this the opening of their married life, these thy servants, Grant them harmony, lasting charity, the beauty of restraint, a humble respect for each other. Grant them also the discipline of behaviour that is pleasing to thee. And in all things, let them have the dignity of a sincere faith. May the angel of God be their unfailing protection. May their days be many and peaceful. Their many children, their joy, that both on earth and in Heaven, They may be crowned by God."