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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’).

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Prayers: Andrew, Apostle

Apostle and Patron of Scotland

30 November

Collect 315

Almighty God,
who gave such grace
to your apostle Saint Andrew
that he readily obeyed the call
of your Son Jesus Christ
and brought his brother with him:
call us by your holy Word,
and give us grace to follow without delay,
and to tell the good news of your kingdom;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Revised New Calendar and The Contemporary Collects