Almighty God, your blessed Son fulfilled the covenant of circumcision for our sake, and was given the Name that is above every name: Give us grace faithfully to bear his Name, and to worship him with pure hearts according to the New Covenant; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Preface of the Presentation
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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On January 1, the church remembers that Jesus was circumcised and named on the eighth day after his birth, fulfilling the ancient covenant. This collect, new to the 2019 ACNA prayer book, holds both moments together: the covenant of circumcision and the Name above every name.