Liturgical Readings for Weddings

Readings from Sacred Scripture for Wedding Ceremonies

All Catholic wedding ceremonies incorporate readings from Sacred Scripture. A couple preparing to marry should take the time to carefully choose these readings. This selection should include a reading from the Old Testament, a reading from the New Testament, and a passage from one of the Gospels.

At least one reading that explicitly speaks of Marriage must be chosen. These reading are designated with an asterisk (*).

Readings from the Old Testament

Genesis 1:26-28, 31a *

Genesis 2:18-24 *

Genesis 24:48-51, 58-67 *

Tobit 7:6-14 *

Tobit 8:4b-8 *

Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 *

Song of Songs 2:8-10, 14, 16a;  8:6-7a

Sirach 26:1-4, 13-16 *

Jeremiah 31:31-32a, 33-34a

 

Readings from the New Testament

Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39

Romans 12:1-2, 9-18 (Long Form)

Romans 12:1-2, 9-13 (Short Form)

Romans 15:1b-3a, 5-7, 13

1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20

1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8a

Ephesians 5:2a, 21-33 (Long Form) *

Ephesians 5:2a, 25-32 (Short Form)

Philippians 4:4-9

Colossians 3:12-17

Hebrews 12:1-4a, 5-6b

1 Peter 3:1-9 *

1 John 3:18-24

1 John 4:7-12

Revelation 19:1, 5-9a

 

Gospel

Matthew 5:1-12a

Matthew 5:13-16

Matthew 7:21, 24-29 (Long Form)

Matthew 7:21, 24-25 (Short Form)

Matthew 19:3-6 *

Matthew 22:35-40

Mark 10:6-9 *

John 2:1-11 *

John 15:9-12

John 15:12-16

John 17:20-26

John 17:20-23

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Please use the Wedding Liturgy Planning Form to indicate your selection of readings from Sacred Scripture.

 

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