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Collect

A collect is a short prayer used in liturgy, for example towards the beginning of the Eucharist. It often reflects the themes of the particular season of the Church’s year. Its name comes from the idea that it ‘collects’ together the lessons of the service readings.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

Home Publications Prayers Prayers: Manche Masemola (1928), Child Martyr in South Africa

Prayers: Manche Masemola (1928), Child Martyr in South Africa

4 February

Collect 160

Heavenly Father,
whose child Manche [Masemola]
was baptized in her own blood
as a disciple of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ:
grant us such trust in him
that our lives may reflect his unfailing love;
through him who is alive and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.