4. Of the Incarnation

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully
restored, the dignity of human nature:  Grant that we may
share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our
humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

*Preface of the Epiphany*


5.  Of the Holy Eucharist

*Especially suitable for Thursdays*

God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a
wonderful Sacrament has left us a memorial of his passion:
Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his Body and
Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit
of his redemption; who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

*Preface of the Epiphany*


6. Of the Holy Cross

*Especially suitable for Fridays*

Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the agony
and shame of the cross for our redemption:  Give us courage to
take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

*Preface of Holy Week*


7. For all Baptized Christians

*Especially suitable for Saturdays*

Grant, Lord God, to all who have been baptized into the