Matrimonial Rites Novels & Stories

) And do you promise to love him after he has been out all night with the boys? Katerine: (“I do”) THE RINGS "And now let us proceed to the exchanging of rings." the priest says. There are 3 rings of marriage. The wedding ring, The Engagement ring and the suffering. We hope the latter can be held to a minimum. I Ace, take thee, Katerine to be my , wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, and I promise My love to you. And with this ring, I take you as my Wife, for as long as we both shall live.

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.

He completed his look with a pair of polished black leather shoes. “You’re so gorgeous,” Dominic complemented. I smiled. “T-Thank you… Ikaw d-din.” The ceremony went smoothly. Walang naging problema. “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of God and these witnesses to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Before we proceed, I would like to remind you both of the sacred commitment you are about to make. Marriage is a lifelong covenant, a union of two souls, and a promise to love, honor, and cherish one another,” the priest said.

Wala nang makapipigil pa sa pag-iisang dibdib nila. Ilang saglit pa ay dumating ang pari at sinimulan ang sermonya ng kanilang kasal. Matagal-tagal din na nagpapangaral ang pari sa kanila, hanggang sa magpalitan sila ng vow at isinuot ang singsing na simbolo ng kanilang pag-iisang dibdib. "I pronounce you, husband and wife. Aedam, you may now kiss your bride," anunsiyo ng pari.

Natapos na ang seremonya para sa kasal nilang dalawa. Isa-isa nang tinatawag ang pamilya, kaibigan at kamag-anak ng groom at bride for picture taking. Napalunok si Czarina nang hawakan siya ni Tyrone sa bewang para lalo siyang lumapit dito. Tipid siyang ngumiti sa camera, hindi komportable sa kamay ni Tyrone na nasa bewang niya.

Kinuha ko ang isa para maisuot kay Ria. “Ria, take this ring as a sign of my love and loyalty, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” “Marcus, take this ring as a sign of my love ang loyalty, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” “By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you, husband and wife!” masiglang sabi ni Father at saka kami kinamayan Pinaharap niya kami sa mga taong sumaksi sa aming kasal and he blessed us.

Aniya't kinindatan ang dalaga. "Marriage, means standing by each other no matter what. It's not blind loyalty. It's marital disqualification rules. Romans 12:10—Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves," isa-usa tinignan ni Alfonso sina Xavier at Cheska. Magkahawak ang mga kamay habang seryosong nakikinig sa mga sinasabi ng ama—ang taga-seremonya ng kasal nila. "This verse emphasizes mutual love, respect, and honor within the marriage." Wika pa nito't ngumiti. Hindi lubos maisip ni Alfonso na sa unang pagkakataon siya ang magbibigay ng basbas sa kasal ng kanyang bunsong anak na si Xavier at sa babaeng napiling makasama ng anak nito habang-buhay.

Tumingin din siya sa akin at ngumiti. “In our society, marriage is a sacred institution. It's a tradition of cooperation, mutual trust, and reliance on one another to get through life's occasionally choppy waves. It's been stated that marriage involves sacrifice, commitment, and hard work—all of which are undoubtedly true. But a strong foundation is always necessary for a healthy marriage, regardless of how it ultimately turns out.”

Everyone clapped until Mom spoke. "Marriage is a sacred process of uniting two people into one. It is a process that you will need to achieve after hardships, downfalls, challenges, and happiness in a relationship. Hindi madali ang pag-abot sa punto ng pagpapakasal. Kailangan muna natin kilatisin ang isa't-isa, bago natin malaman na siya na ang para sa atin," Mom started.

“By the power vested in me through the sacred sacrament of matrimony granted by the Almighty, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride.” Pinakawalan nila ang bawat isang kamay. Lumapit si Gainne ng isang hakbang sa babae saka hinawakan ang gilid ng veil na suot at inangat ito. Nang tuluyan na mahawa, dahan-dahan niyang inilapit ang kanyang labi sa asawa.