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Almighty God, you have given your only&#8209;begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born [this day] of a pure  virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made  your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed  by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom  with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and  for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

First Sunday after Christmas Day

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our  hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our  Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy  Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

The Holy Name    January 1

Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart,  we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our  Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy  Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation