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 God: We thank thee for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through the same Jesus Christ  our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy  Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Saint Philip and Saint James   May 1

Almighty God, who didst give to thine apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant  that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in  life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth  and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now  and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

The Visitation   May 31

Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of thy incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed  in keeping thy word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her  lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to thy will;  through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth  with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

Saint Barnabas   June 11

Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of thy faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown  but the well&#8209;being of thy Church, gave generously of his life  and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the  Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and  reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and  ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles