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Saint Andrew   November 30

Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and  brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by  your holy Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to  bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives  and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and  for ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Saint Thomas   December 21

Everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in your Son’s resurrection: Grant us so  perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our  Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting  in your sight; through him who lives and reigns with you and  the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Saint Stephen   December 26

We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed  for his persecutors to your Son Jesus Christ, who stands at  your right hand; where he lives and reigns with you and the  Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation