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collect (kŏl`ĕkt) [Late Lat.,=meeting], in Western liturgies, short prayer proper to an occasion, often asking a particular favor. In the Roman Catholic Church the collect is said, typically, at Mass just before the epistle and at vespers. It occurs correspondingly in the Anglican and Lutheran liturgies. Many collects are very ancient, especially those of the Sundays and major feasts. collect1 Austral informal a winning bet collect2 Christianity a short Church prayer generally preceding the lesson or epistle in Communion and other services collect [kə′lekt] (design engineering) A sleeve or flange that can be tightened about a rotating shaft to halt motion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mary offers the Prayer of the Day for Proper 13 to set the tone: "Benevolent God, you are the source, the guide, and the goal of our lives. to join Trappistine nuns for Vigils, their first common prayer of the day. In the Prayer of the Day we affirm that God has "revealed Your will to Your people and promised to help us all. |
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