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 Ascension Day

Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things:  Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his  promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end  of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and  reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory  everlasting. Amen.

Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that as we believe your only&#8209;begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended  into heaven, so we may also in heart and mind there ascend,  and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with  you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Ascension

Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:  Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to  strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior  Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and  the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Preface of the Ascension