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 to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; 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 All Saints

Saint James of Jerusalem   October 23

Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, your Church may give  itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all  who are at variance and enmity; through Jesus Christ our  Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one  God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Saint Simon and Saint Jude   October 28

O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and we pray  that, as they were faithful and zealous in their mission, so we  may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of  our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with  you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

All Saints’ Day   November 1

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son  Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints  in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those  ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love  you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy  Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Preface of All Saints