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 '''4. Of the Incarnation'''

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may  share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our  humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you,  in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

5.  Of the Holy Eucharist

God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a wonderful Sacrament has left us a memorial of his passion:  Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his Body and  Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit  of his redemption; who lives and reigns with you and the  Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

6. Of the Holy Cross

Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us courage to  take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns with  you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

7. For all Baptized Christians

Grant, Lord God, to all who have been baptized into the