Octave of Christmas: Mary, Mother of God January 1

Collect

I. O God, who didst vouchsafe that, as at this time, thy Word was made flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary: grant to us thy humble servants; that we, believing her to be indeed the Mother of God, may by her intercession find favor in thy sight. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Or this:

O God who by the childbearing of a pure Virgin hast bestowed upon all mankind the rewards of everlasting life: Grant, we beseech thee; that we may know the succor of her intercession, through whom we have been found worthy to receive the author of life, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

II. O God, who granted that, as at this time, your Word was made flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary: grant us thy humble servants, that we, believing her to be indeed the Mother of God, may by her intercession find favor in your sight. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Or this:

O God who by the childbearing of a pure Virgin gave to all people the rewards of everlasting life: Grant us we pray; that we may receive the help of her intercession, through whom we have been found worthy to receive the author of life, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Prayer over the Gifts

God our Father, we celebrate at this season the beginning of our salvation. On this feast of Mary, the Mother of God, we ask that our salvation will be brought to its fulfillment. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Preface 5 - Incarnation

In Eucharistic Prayers I and II the Christmas form of United in one Communion (I) or In union with the whole Church (II) is said.