United in Christ – OWUIC

Description:

United in Christ; Preparing the Liturgy of the Word at Catholic Weddings.

Preparing for a wedding can be a difficult and often stress-filled process. Designed as a formational tool for engaged couples, United in Christ guides them through each of the possible readings from The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, providing brief Scripture commentary reflecting the contemporary needs of the engaged couples. Along with the full text of each reading, this resource also offers insight into why a couple may choose a particular reading.

United in Christ includes:

• Full texts of the readings from The Order of Celebrating Matrimony in sense line format
• Pastoral Scripture commentary written by married Catholic scholars and liturgical ministers
• Reading suggestions for a cohesive and unified Liturgy of the Word
• Reasons a couple might select a particular reading
• Guidance for writing the Prayer of the Faithful with sample texts
• Full texts of the consent, blessing and exchange of rings, and the Nuptial Blessing
• Selection form to turn in to the pastor, deacon, or liturgist

ISBN: 978-1-61671-239-6

Paperback - 96 pages

Size: 5 3/8 x 8 3/8