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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: Vigil and Day of Intercession for the Mission of the Church

29 November

Collect 314

Almighty God,
who called your Church to witness
that in Christ you were reconciling the world to yourself:
help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be united with you;
through him who died for us and rose again,
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Collect 362

Heavenly Father,
you revealed your love
by sending your only Son into the world
that all might live through him:
grant that by the power of the Spirit
your Church may obey his command
to make disciples of all nations;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Post Communion Prayer 363

Eternal Giver of love and power,
your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world
to preach the gospel of his kingdom:
confirm us in this mission,
and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Revised New Calendar and The Contemporary Collects