HOSTESS

We have gathered today, in order to celebrate a very important event. Jessica, you
have been called by the Lord to the life of Marriage, in union Raúl you will form and
begin a new life.

The love that Raúl and you profess for each other is a new call to mutual dedication
that will constitute your new home, a community of love, this fills us with joy and
joy, now we are going to participate in a reading of the Gospel.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen. All of us who
accompany Jessica today want to ask God, Our Lord, to fill her with blessings and
graces during this time in which she is preparing her wedding with Raúl. Help him
build his future home not only with what we have to give him today, but with the
only thing that allows him to build on solid rock: prayer.

We are going to read an evangelical text in which two couples were lucky enough
to have Jesus among their guests. (Read The Wedding at Cana, in Saint John 2, 1-
11).

Wedding at Cana (Saint John 2, 1-11)

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, which the Mother of Jesus
attended, and He and his disciples were also invited to it. And when there was no
wine, his Mother said to Jesus: “They no longer have wine.” Jesus said to her,
“Leave me alone, woman. My time has not come yet.” But his Mother told the
helpers: “Do everything He tells you.”

There were six stone hydrias there that were used for Jewish ablutions, each of
which had the capacity of two or three metretas. Jesus said to them, “Fill those
hydrias with water,” and they filled them to the top. Then he said to them: “Now
take out, and take to the head of the dining room”; and they do it like that. But
after he had tasted the water turned into wine, he did not know where it was from;
But the servants who had drawn the water did know, and he called the bridegroom
and said, “All the people serve the fine wine first, and once the guests are drunk,
they serve the ordinary wine, but you have kept the fine wine until now.” ”. This first
miracle was done by Jesus in Cana of Galilee, demonstrating his power, and his
disciples believed in him.
(Make a reflection on the Gospel)

Now we are going to give you Jessica, some gifts that we offer to your new home,
they are symbols of the multiple and important functions that the wife will use,
always thinking that to serve is to love, and that God loves who he gives with joy.
SEWING BOX

This sewing kit is so you always have it on hand. Remember that a good
stitch in time is better than a thousand patches and apologies later, the
materials inside are “magical”, you can make invisible seams with them,
mend mistakes, cut out what gets in the way, etc. There will be times
when you will have to handle matters with pins or perhaps snaps. For
these moments you also have safety pins: the graces of the Sacrament.
Choose the most appropriate thread for the work you want to do. Ask
for help from whoever you think knows how to do it better than you,
but remember that only you are ultimately responsible and you are the
only one who can decide what best suits your sewing. Get smart so you
can achieve the most haute couture of your life.
COOKWARE

These very important utensils in the kitchen are for you to make
delicious dishes for Raúl, I hope they serve to give your life that
important and special seasoning in the kitchen, just as joy and good
humor are so important in your relationships. Christ said: you are the
salt of life on earth, do not forget it, so that you do not make life
tasteless next to Raúl, may it always be something full of pleasant
flavor.
CLEANING TOOLS

If you clean a little every day, you won't let the dirt accumulate...

The same thing happens with communication, every day talk to Raúl
and tell him all your joys and worries. When you arrive home,
everything will be new, clean and shiny. But the next day, there may be
a little bit of dust. Never let it accumulate, don't let his love become
dusty and filthy. When the problem is very difficult, use a product that
does not harm or destroy the raw material.

Sometimes you will have to wear gloves to avoid injury, but other times
it will be better not to use them. Both of you will discover this over time
and with great tact.
MATCHES, CANDLES OR LIGHTS

In your house you will always need them, because think about how
important light is to see things clearly. It happens many times that the
light of joy can end, so remember what you have. If you have a problem,
illuminate it with the light of your understanding and intelligence and
do not forget that you can always have the light of Christ that
illuminates us and helps us see and understand everything that happens
around us.

Nor should you be content with just pressing an electrical button to

illuminate a problem. Remember that it is not easy to turn on the light
and that it is also difficult to keep it always on: The light of the candles
serves to create that light of hope that is lit with the prayer matches.
piggy bank

In these piggy banks they can save the pesos they have left over or the
coins they save. In an economic problem it will get you out of trouble,
but above all, keep your values and jewelry in it. Your friends and Raúl's,
the people who love them and those who helped them make their
history. Sometimes it happens that you find a coin or a fake friend, don't
put it in your piggy bank but don't throw it away either, maybe one day
you might need it or they need you, even if it's just from experience.
From your friend's piggy bank, you can take whatever is enough to
cover your problems or even break it... And be sure that there will
always be someone who will give you another one, just ask for it or buy
it bigger because you will realize that these treasures not only wear out
but that multiply over time.
TOOLS

With these tools they will be able to start fixing everything they need in
their house, at first they will use everything to fix their new house, but
little by little they will see that the routine will make them sometimes
need to change the decoration, put nails where something is broken.
breaking, file rough edges in some parts or screw in screws that may
loosen over time. The routine in your life can be the same, smooth out
the rough edges you find in your path, using the best tool: compression.

Use electrical tape often as it will help you eliminate problems with
electrical communication cables that can break...

Never let your illusion rust and if your love becomes moldy, use the
“Three in One” oil (God, you and Raúl), because it is the only triangle
that can compose EVERYTHING.

FLOWERPOT
Love is something very delicate. Like this little plant, plants have to be
watered, fertilized, the soil loosened and the worms that appear from
time to time removed. The same thing happens with love, you have to
take care of it with the same care as a plant. Give your husband a lot of
affection, try to avoid everything that displeases, remove the little
worms of bad company that can kill his love and pay him off day by day
with your understanding and affection.

THE KNITTING BAG, NEEDLES AND WORST

Remember that to weave it you have the material, the one that you and
Raúl have made all the time. Therefore you can wash it and reuse it, if
you make a mistake you can undo it and re-knit it. You have your whole
life to invent “stitches”, make increases and decreases, say enough, etc.,
but always both together. You can knit straight and backwards, as long
as you remember that to achieve the most excellent fabric, you will
need two identical needles, Raúl and you.

BIBLE
When you did not have the power to decide for yourself, your parents in
your name made the commitment of your Christianity, it is now that
you, consciously, have accepted your faith, their proof is that you join
Raúl through the Sacrament of the Marriage. This book that we give you
today should not be missing in your home because it contains the word
of God, which will serve as your guide. Follow it and you can be sure
that you will never go wrong. Don't keep it somewhere hard to find. Put
it in an important place in your home. You will find in this sacred book
answers for when you feel sad, when you are alone, when you think you
can't take it anymore; You will also find the most beautiful words for
when you want to sing a Hymn of joy or give thanks to God. Do not be
afraid to open it often and leaf through its pages, remember that God is
the way, the truth and the life.

JEWELER
In this jewelry box you will keep the jewels of your virtues and the
beauty of your soul, with the help of the Holy Virgin. His life was not
easy, but he always knew how to say “yes” when it came to doing God's
will. Let her be your example; Always go to her with the certainty that
no one will understand you better and when you think that life has
turned its back on you, remember that she moved on without caring
about anything or anyone. May you and Raúl be very happy.

FIRST AID KIT

Here you have this first aid kit that will help you cure simple and
unimportant things, headaches, cuts, burns, etc. Probably in your daily
married life, there is some difference and no matter how simple and
simple it may be, it must be cured in time. The best cure is love;
Everything can be fixed if there is a desire to fix things. With a little good
will and a few touches of understanding, everything is cured. Remember
that sometimes in order to heal you have to cause pain, but that pain
can give us peace, health and serenity. The only and perfect doctor is
God; You and Raúl turn to Him, with the confidence that He will
alleviate all your pains and worries.

COOKBOOK
With this cookbook we give you the recipes tested by other people to
make delicious dishes, but it is up to you to prepare that recipe that
only you know to make your family happy. You and Raúl can add
recipes, which you will form as your married life goes by; You will
discover the ingredients, add and remove what you see fit, but
remember that you will be responsible for the resulting dishes; In the
recipes, third parties cannot intervene, they can ask for advice, but the
decisions must be made by both of them, since they are responsible for
the success of their marriage. In food as in life, some seasonings are
necessary; Try not to abuse them, because with simplicity and health
you can live well, but never forget to give your marriage the necessary
salt and pepper to season it.

DIARY
As a good organized homeowner, use this book to write down your
money in and out, your budgeted expenses, your debts and your
payments, so that you take good care of the assets of the family that
you will soon start: The Martínez De León Family .

This economic heritage is very important. Remember that it represents

Raúl's daily work and yours. Also think that it is to be better and share
with others what they have.

Take loving care of the enormous heritage that both of you have
inherited:

 Faith in a single and loving God.

 The enormous capacity to love others.
 The constant example and training of his parents and the affection
of his brothers.

With this “asset” you can, from now on, make great savings on your
tickets and be sure that if you use it in the same way, you will always
have enormous returns.
RIBBON

The bond consists of two parts united by their names: Jessica and Raúl.

Each of the parts of the bond are the links that, little by little, the Great
artisan was molded in their families. Here all the sacrifices, the
sleeplessness, the doubts, the problems and the tears are united; all the
joys, enthusiasms, hopes, parties and laughter that their families
experienced until they saw them united, with the great hope of a reality
that today is their love, their vocation.

You will make each of the parts of the bond increasingly stronger, more
fulfilled, more man, more woman, more couple, more united, more
image of God.
VIRGIN MARY

(Note: This image was given by the Mother of the bride or someone very close)

I, your Mom, want to give you the image of the only woman, who
besides you, governs your home, the one who gives you advice and
guides your life, remember that she was also fiancée and wife of a man,
that life was not easy for her and who always knew how to say yes
when it came to love. She said yes to the unknown, to being the mother
of God. She said yes, when she had to flee with her baby to Egypt,
leaving her family. She said yes when she knew she had to let her son
grow up and let him go.

But he also said yes, to deeply enjoy his family life and find God's will in
the details of his home.

May Mary teach you to treat Raúl delicately and help them form the
true domestic Church that, from today, you begin to prepare.
CROSS

(Given by the groom's mother)

Jessica, here is Jesus, he was always present in Mary's house. She

carried him in her womb, breastfed him, took care of him in his early
years, learned from him, and kept all the words in her heart. It was the
Calvary where a sword pierced her mother's heart, and filled with the
Holy Spirit she ascended to the sky covered in glory.

May Jesus always be in your heart, may you learn from Him every day,
that just as Joseph and Mary dedicated themselves to serving and loving
Him, in your home you and Raúl will always love and honor each other
by living. With your consciences always at peace and removing
everything that could harm you, do not lose grace, always honor the
name of Jesus.
KEY

Today is a special day for us, with this celebration we want to welcome
Jessica to our family. She is the woman that Raúl loves and has chosen
as his wife and companion for his entire life. That's why we want to tell
you that we accept you as a new and loved member of this family.

Receive this key, it is a sign that from now on, the doors of our fall and
our hearts open with pleasure and affection for you. Be Welcome!