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 ''3. Of God the Holy Spirit''

For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in  all the world.

Prefaces for Seasons

Advent

Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that  when he shall come again in power and great triumph to  judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to  behold his appearing.

Incarnation

Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made  perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so  that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and  receive power to become your children.

Epiphany

Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the  knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ  our Lord.