| From the Epiphany | |||
| until the Eve of the Presentation | |||
| Invitation to Confession | |||
| The grace of God has dawned upon the world | |||
| through our Saviour Jesus Christ, | |||
| who sacrificed himself for us to purify a people as his own. | |||
| Let us confess our sins. | |||
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cf Titus 2.11-14
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| Gospel Acclamation | |||
| Alleluia, alleluia. | |||
| Christ was revealed in flesh, proclaimed among the nations | |||
| and believed in throughout the world. | |||
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cf 1 Timothy 3.16
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Alleluia. | ||
| Introduction to the Peace | |||
| Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace. | |||
| Of the increase of his government and of peace | |||
| there shall be no end. | |||
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cf Isaiah 9.6,7
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| Eucharistic Prefaces | |||
| Short Preface (contemporary language) | |||
| And now we give you thanks | |||
| because, in the incarnation of the Word, | |||
| a new light has dawned upon the world, | |||
| that all the nations may be brought out of darkness | |||
| to see the radiance of your glory. | |||
| Short Preface (traditional language) | |||
| And now we give thee thanks | |||
| because, in the incarnation of the Word, | |||
| a new light has dawned upon the world, | |||
| that all the nations may be brought out of darkness | |||
| to see the radiance of thy glory. | |||
| Extended Preface for use with Eucharistic Prayers A, B and E | |||
| All honour and praise be yours always and everywhere, | |||
| mighty creator, ever-living God, | |||
| through Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord: | |||
| for at this time we celebrate your glory | |||
| made present in our midst. | |||
| In the coming of the Magi | |||
| the King of all the world was revealed to the nations. | |||
| In the waters of baptism | |||
| Jesus was revealed as the Christ, | |||
| the Saviour sent to redeem us. | |||
| In the water made wine | |||
| the new creation was revealed at the wedding feast. | |||
| Poverty was turned to riches, sorrow into joy. | |||
| Therefore with all the angels of heaven | |||
| we lift our voices to proclaim the glory of your name | |||
| and sing our joyful hymn of praise: | |||
| Blessing | |||
| Christ the Son of God perfect in you the image of his glory | |||
| and gladden your hearts with the good news of his kingdom; | |||
| and the blessing … | |||
| Additional material in President's Edition | |||