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 Lent

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves  alone, but for him who died for us and rose again.

You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in  works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments,  they may come to the fullness of grace which you have  prepared for those who love you.

Holy Week

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to  himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the  source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him.

Easter

But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the  true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken  away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us  everlasting life.

Ascension

Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. After his glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare  a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be,  and reign with him in glory.