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 of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in  us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ;  who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,  for ever and ever. Amen.

Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr N. triumphed over suffering and was faithful even to death: Grant us, who now remember him in thanksgiving, to be so  faithful in our witness to you in this world, that we may  receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our  Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr N.: Grant to us, your  humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who  rejoice in her triumph may profit by her example; through  Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the  Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of a Saint

Of a Missionary

Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for your servant N., whom you called to preach the Gospel to the  people of_________. (or to the__________. people). Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your  kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable  riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with  you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.