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 lives and reigns with you 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 your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown  but the well&#8209;being of your 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 lives  and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever  and ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist   June 24

Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of  your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to  follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent  according to his preaching; and, following his example,  constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently  suffer for the truth’s sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our  Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Advent

Saint Peter and Saint Paul   June 29

Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom: Grant that your Church, instructed by  their teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your  Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one foundation, which  is 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 Apostles