Novel & Cerita Matrimonial Rites

hiyaw ng batang babae matapos makarinig ng malakas na putok ng baril. "Zen..." nag-aalalang tawag niya sa kaniyang asawa nang ito ay kumuha ng baril at nakipagpalitan ng bala. "I help--" naputol ang sasabihin nito ng magsalita ang asawa. "No." pagtanggi ng ama ng bata. Kinokontrol nito ang manibela gamit ang kanang kamay habang ang kaliwa niyang kamay ay may hawak ng baril.

Nagpalitan kami ng singsing at pagkatapos ay muli kaming humarap sa pari. “Now let us humbly invoke God's blessing upon this bride and groom, that in his kindness he may favor with his help those on whom he has bestowed the Sacrament of Matrimony. In the sight of God and these witnesses, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may now kiss!”

Daig pa nito ang batang inagawan mo ng candies. Nag simula na ang seremonyas at nag salita na rin ang priest. "Brothers and sisters. We are gathered here in the presence of God, family, and friends to unite Caleb and Vanessa in the holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate, and is therefore not to be entered into lightly, but reverently, advisedly, soberly, and with God’s blessing. From today, they will receive God’s greatest gift; another person to share with, grow with, change with, be joyful with, and to stand with as one when trials and tribulations enter their lives. It is fitting, therefore, that we should on this occasion begin by asking for God’s blessing on this marriage. Let

“I’m not your typical damsel in distress, but I promise I will let you take charge as a head of the family we create. I will respect, trust, and support you.” Caio distanced himself a little. “Now, let’s perform the three bows.” Hindi naitago ni Alessia ang pagkagulat. Ang tinutukoy nito ay ang ginagawa ng mga ikinakasal ng kulturang tsino. A symbolic act of respect and acknowledgement of the marriage. Alessia’s heart was so full she thought it would burst. Mukhang pinaghandaan ni Caio ang sandaling ito. “First bow… for Heaven and Earth,” ani Alessia.

The presiding priest started. “Cyril, do you take this woman to be your wife, to live together in matrimony, to love her, to honor her, to comfort her, and to keep her in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?” The priest asked. Cyril looked at her with so much love. He is already seeing himself with her forever. “I do.” The priest looks at April. “April, do you take this man to be your husband, to live together in matrimony, to love him, to honor him, to comfort him, and to keep him in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?”

Nabalot ng katahimikan ang lahat habang paulit-ulit naman akong nana-nalangin na sana ay wala ng tumutol pa sa aming pag-iisang dibdib. “Alright, it seems no one objects to the marriage, so we shall proceed.” sa huli ay turan ng pari kung kaya nakahinga ako ng maluwag. “Travis, Avery, Simon, Fiona—marriage is a gift from God, meant to be a bond of love, unity, and partnership that you must cherish as couples. Are you ready to accept the responsibilities and sacred vows that come with it?” dagdag pa ni Father. “Yes, we are ready.” sabay-sabay naming tugon.

Kinakabahan ako, kanina ko pa nararamdaman 'to at halos hindi rin ako makatulog kagabi dahil sa araw na ito. "We are gathered together here in the presence of these witnesses to join this man and woman in matrimony, which is an honorable estate, and is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly but reverently and discreetly. If anyone can show just cause why this man and woman may not lawfully be joined together, let them speak now or hereafter remain silent" Agad akong napatingin sa likuran at nakita ko ang pagbukas ng pinto, then there I saw them.. I saw my family.

My throat felt dry as I suppress my cry. "The bond and covenant of marriage was established by God in creation, and our Lord Jesus Christ adorned this manner of life by His presence and first miracle at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. It signifies to us the mystery of the union between Christ and His Church, and Holy Scripture commends it to be honored among all people."

Mahirap magpaka-abala sa ibang bagay lalo na sa mga tao kung pati ikaw may problemang pinapasan. Nang makarating na kami sa altar, kung saan naroroon ang magkakasal sa aming dalawa, it is the moment that we have to face each other and hold our hands as the priest have started the heart of this event. "Hello and welcome! May your hearts be glad and your spirits be light. For every thing there is a season and a time for every purpose under Heaven. Now is the time for a wedding. BRIDE and GROOM have asked you all here today to bear witness to the forming of their covenant. In honor of this event, they will say heartfelt words, perform age-old rituals and validate this event in your presence, th

Alinsunod sa tradisyon na ito, dadating ang pamilya ng lalaking ikakasal sa pamilya ng babae—dahil pareho ng ulila sina Mateo at Natalie, sa mismong venue na ginawa ang proseso. Ang mga kaibigan ni Mateo ang tumayo bilang kaanak niya, dala ang panata ng pag-iisang dibdib. Pero bago makapasok ang groom, kailangan niyang dumaan sa tinatawag na door games—bahagi ng tradisyon ng pamilya kung saan susubukin ang kanyang sinseridad at dedikasyon.