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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 Prayer: Thomas Aquinas (1274), Teacher of the Faith

Prayer: Thomas Aquinas (1274), Teacher of the Faith

28 January

Collect 156

Eternal God,
who enriched your Church
with the learning and holiness of your servant Thomas:
give to all who seek you
a humble mind and a pure heart,
that they may know your Son Jesus Christ
as the Way, the Truth and the Life;
who is alive and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.