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 Saint Mary Magdalene   July 22

Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of  his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may  be healed of all our infirmities and know thee in the power of  his endless life; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and  reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Saint James   July 25

O gracious God, we remember before thee this day thy servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer  martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that  thou wilt pour out upon the leaders of thy Church that spirit  of self&#8209;denying service by which alone they may have true  authority among thy people; through the same Jesus Christ  our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy  Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

The Transfiguration   August 6

O God, who on the holy mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thy well&#8209;beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in  raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being  delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith  behold the King in his beauty; who with thee, O Father, and  thee, O Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world  without end. Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany