Occasional Prayers

O Lord God, giver of life and love, let thy blessing rest upon those whom thou hast drawn together in love. Build thou their home, that it may be for all who live in it a likeness of thy kingdom. Give them of thy wisdom and patience that they may walk together in happiness and peace, be the way rough or smooth . If to them is given the joy of children and their care, grant them grace to bring them up in the knowledge of thee and within the fellowship of thy holy Church; and in all things and at all times be thou their strength and guide; through Jesus Christ our Lord.