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    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.
   
cf Titus 2.11-14
    Gospel Acclamation
    Alleluia, alleluia.
    Christ was revealed in flesh, proclaimed among the nations
    and believed in throughout the world.     
   
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.
   
cf Isaiah 9.6,7
       
    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
     
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