Loving God, You have blessed us as your people and have called us to serve you in love. Listen to our prayers for Matea and John and bless them as they prepare for marriage. Keep them holy and pure in their lives, deepen their spirit of prayer and love, and lead them in perfect joy. Guard them from evil and guide them in your light, so that they may enter their marriage in your love and serve you faithfully at all times. Bless their parents, families and friends as they help Matea and John by their prayer and example as they prepare to marry. We ask this in Christ's name and in the unity of the Holy Spirit Forever and ever. Amen.