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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: The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

God of the Universe,
People rejoiced and gave thanks when they recognised Jesus.
May Jesus shine from us each day,
so Jesus’ love and care can be recognised and thanks given to you.
We ask this in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

God of the Universe,
we thank you for the miracles through
which Jesus shows your power.
Help us to be good wine for you,
people who reveal your love to the world.
We ask this in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Collect 25

Creator God,
who in the beginning
commanded the light to shine out of darkness:
we pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ
may dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief,
shine into the hearts of all your people,
and reveal the knowledge of your glory
in the face of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.