| The Presentation of Christ in the Temple | |||
| Invitation to Confession | |||
| Hear the words of our Saviour Jesus Christ: | |||
| 'I am the light of the world. | |||
| Whoever follows me shall never walk in darkness | |||
| but shall have the light of life.' | |||
| Let us therefore bring our sins into his light | |||
| and confess them in penitence and faith. | |||
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cf John 8.12
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| Gospel Acclamation | |||
| Alleluia, alleluia. | |||
| This child is the light to enlighten the nations, | |||
| and the glory of your people Israel. | |||
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cf Luke 2.32
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Alleluia. | ||
| Introduction to the Peace | |||
| In the tender mercy of our God | |||
| the dayspring from on high has broken upon us, | |||
| to give light to those who dwell in darkness | |||
| and in the shadow of death | |||
| and to guide our feet into the way of peace. | |||
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cf Luke 1.78,79
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| Eucharistic Prefaces | |||
| Short Preface (contemporary language) | |||
| And now we give you thanks | |||
| because, by appearing in the temple, | |||
| he comes near to us in judgement; | |||
| the Word made flesh searches the hearts of all your people | |||
| and brings to light the brightness of your splendour. | |||
| Short Preface (traditional language) | |||
| And now we give thee thanks | |||
| because, by appearing in the temple, | |||
| he comes near to us in judgement; | |||
| the Word made flesh searches the hearts of all thy people | |||
| and brings to light the brightness of thy splendour. | |||
| Extended Preface for use with Eucharistic Prayers A, B and E | |||
| It is indeed right and good, | |||
| always and everywhere to give you thanks and praise | |||
| through Jesus Christ, who is one with you from all eternity. | |||
| For on this day he appeared in the temple | |||
| in substance of our flesh | |||
| to come near to us in judgement. | |||
| He searches the hearts of all your people | |||
| and brings to light the image of your splendour. | |||
| Your servant Simeon acclaimed him as the light to lighten the nations | |||
| while Anna spoke of him to all who looked for your redemption. | |||
| Destined for the falling and rising of many, | |||
| he was lifted high upon the cross | |||
| and a sword of sorrow pierced his mother's heart | |||
| when by his sacrifice he made our peace with you. | |||
| And now we rejoice and glorify your name | |||
| that we, too, have seen your salvation | |||
| and join with angels and archangels | |||
| in their unending hymn of praise: | |||
| Blessing | |||
| Christ the Son of God, born of Mary, | |||
| fill you with his grace to trust his promises and obey his will; | |||
| and the blessing … | |||