Marriage As A Covenant Novels & Stories

Seryoso na wika ng matandang lalaki. "Bakit kasi kailangan pa ng kasal? At sino naman ang pakakasalan ko baka mamaya ay isang panget na matanda?" Asar na wika ko at napapailing na lang. "Kung payag ka sa kasunduan na 'yon ay mangyaring pumirma ka dito." Napaangat ang mukha ko at sa papel na kanina lang ay binasa ko. Ayoko man ang kalokohan na ito pero para sa mama ko gagawin ko.

"I do..." We exchanged rings without a feeling of happiness. We said 'I do' even we didn't really mean it. We promised each other that we will love each other for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part... but we can't really do it. "By the power vested in me by God and man, I pronounce you wife and husband. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder. You may seal this declaration with a kiss."

“We are gathered here in the presence of God, surrounded by His beautiful creation, to witness and celebrate the union of Elara Renoir and Rhett Alaric.” “Marriage is not just a promise between two people. It is a covenant before God,” dagdag pa niya. “Love is patient and kind. It is a daily choice to forgive, to serve and to remain faithful.” Tumingin siya kay Rhett. “Love Elara as Christ loves selflessly and faithfully.” Pagkatapos ay sa akin naman. “Walk beside Rhett with respect, support and love.”

In your loving arms, we pray, Amen. "You may all be seated." wika ng babae sa harapan. Nagsipag- upo naman kaming lahat at nakinig na sa paunang homily nang priest para sa ikakasal. Marriage is a joyous occasion. It is connected in our thoughts with the charm of love, the warmth of home, and with all that is pleasant, as being one of the most important events of our lives. Its sacredness and unity is the most significant and binding covenant known in human relations. Kiefer and Julianna, let me charge you both to remember that your future happiness is to be in mutual consideration, patience, kindness, confidence, and affection. It is the duty of each of you to find your greatest joy in the c

nagsimula na pari sa kanyang misa at si Hailey naman ay kumalma na. Marriage is a joyous occasion. It is connected in our thoughts with the charm of love, the warmth of home, and with all that is pleasant, as being one of the most important events of our lives. Its sacredness and unity is the most significant and binding covenant known in human relations. Justine and Hailey, let me charge you both to remember that your future happiness is to be in mutual consideration, patience, kindness, confidence, and affection. It is the duty of each of you to find your greatest joy in the company of the other; to remember that your love pledged today must remain undivided for a lifetime.

Hindi niya maipaliwanag ang galak at takot na parehong naramdaman niya ngayon. "Cassandra and Adrian, marriage is a sacred bond between a man and a woman, ordained by God. It is a commitment to love, honor, and cherish each other, through joy and sorrow, in good times and bad. Are you both prepared to make this commitment to each other?"tanong ng pastor na bagama't alam niyang kasal na ang dalawa sa huwes, kailangAn pa rin niyang ulitin ang procedure ng pagkasal sa dalawa. "Yes, pastor.." ani Adrian.

"Hindi ako interesado sa 'yo at alam kong pati ikaw ay ayaw rin sa kasal na ito. So why don't we make an agreement about this fucking arranged marriage, ha?" His glaring eyes focused at me for a while. Bigla na naman akong inatake ng matinding kaba. "No sharing of bedroom, no sex, no conversation at higit sa lahat walang pakialamanan sa isa't isa. We'll only pretend like we're sweet in front of our parents kapag nandiyan sila. Pero 'pag tayong dalawa lang, parang hindi natin kilala ang isa't isa. How about that? Hmm?"

(All respond) “Thanks be to God. Nagkatinginan kaming dalawa habang naghihintay ng susunod pang mangyayari at sasabihin ng priest sa amin. Priest) “Since it is your intention to enter the covenant of Holy Matrimony, join your right hands, and declare your consent before God and his Church. [Couple joins their right hands] “I, Thomas, take you, Margaritha, to be my wife. I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life.” “I, Margaritha, take you, Thomas to be my husband. I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my l

sabay-sabay naming tugon. “Now, you hear the teachings of marriage as set by God and the Church. Marriage is not to be taken lightly or as a mere pastime—it is a promise to be kept with all your heart, in times of joy and sorrow, in health and in sickness, until death do you part. Travis, do you take Avery to be your lawfully wedded wife, to give her your love and care, to protect her from all harm, and to remain faithful to her for as long as you both shall live?”

Agad na pahabol ko at sunod na nilingon si Noah para sumagot. "We do, Father." Natatawang sagot nito kay Father. Pag ako kinurot ni Lola mamaya sa singit, kukurutin ko rin 'to mamaya. "Keziah Arwen and Noah Oliver, your love is something that you both cherish, so much so that it's moved you join in the union of marriage and create a home together. Today, you dedicate your lives to giving one another happiness and support. To be certain, entering into the covenant of marriage is an act of deep trust and faith in the strength of your love. It would be a fool's error to base your marriage on the hope that your partner will change to become something they are not, or do something in the future t