# Spouses' Prayer
*2008-07-28*

> Bill Young leads a heartfelt prayer for married couples, asking Jesus to deepen love, trust, and harmony between spouses.

## Introduction

Good afternoon. This is Bill Young, welcoming you to episode 145 of Catholic Podcast Ministries – Prayer and Lunch. Today’s lunchtime prayer is the Spouses’ Prayer, a reminder that married life includes both joyful and challenging moments.

## The Spouses’ Prayer

Lord Jesus, grant that I and my spouse may have a true and understanding love for one another. Grant that we may both be filled with faith and trust. Give us the grace to live with each other in peace and harmony. May we always bear with one another’s weaknesses and grow from each other’s strengths. Help us to forgive one another’s failings and grant us patience, kindness, cheerfulness, and the spirit of placing the well‑being of the other ahead of self. May the love that brought us together grow and mature with each passing year, bringing us both ever closer to You. Let our love grow to perfection. Amen.

## Closing Blessing

May God bless you all.

*May the love that unites a marriage be continually renewed by Christ’s grace.*