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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: Maundy Thursday

God of the Universe,
You sent Jesus to prepare for us the way of peace.
Help us to hear Jesus’ prayer,
that we may all be one,
as you, Father, are one with Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
now and for ever. Amen.

God of love,
as we travel to the Cross,
keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.
Help us to be truly humble people,
dedicated to following Jesus,
our Lord and Teacher.
This we ask in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Collect 55

God our Father,
you have invited us to share in the supper
which your Son gave to his Church
to proclaim his death until he comes:
may he nourish us by his presence,
and unite us in his love;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Revised New Calendar and The Contemporary Collects