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A SELECTION OF OTHER INTRODUCTORY WORDS TO THE PEACE (section 30)

Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace; of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end.

Lent
Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Easter, Ascension
The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples and said, Peace be with you. Then they were glad when they saw the Lord.

Pentecost
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace. If we live in the Spirit, let us walk in the Spirit.

Saints' Days
We are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, through Christ our Lord who came and preached peace to those who were far off and those who were near.