To infer from observed facts; to conclude from premises.
A short, comprehensive prayer, adapted to a particular day, occasion, or condition, and forming part of a liturgy.
A prayer that is sung or said on behalf of the people by the celebrant or officiant at liturgical celebrations.
A type of written prayer following a particular formula. The first part of a collect addresses God followed by a phrase describing some aspect of God. Then comes a petition, or request, concluding with a doxology (an expression of praise to God, usually to the Trinity).
the opening prayer, offered by the presiding priest, which collects all the themes for the day into one prayer
a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
a particular form of prayer, which names some attribute of God or something God has done, asks for something specific and then closes with praise to God
a prayer manifesting a central keynote or point)
Frequently recited together at BPW meetings, the Collect was written by BPW member Mary Stewart of Colorado as a prayer to instill a sense of unity among women working together with wide interests and important goals.
A brief prayer that "collects" or sums up the petitions of the people.
a prayer that either introduces the lessons or summarizes the congregation's response to a situation
A prayer sung or said on behalf of the people by the celebrant or officiant at liturgical celebrations. Pronounced with the stress on the first syllable.
A short liturgical prayer, variable according to the day, the season of the church year, and the occasion. It is typically a single sentence.
A short prayer, specific to the day, said at services of worship. (Pronounced "c llect").
A short form of prayer in three parts- an address to God, a petition (special request), and a conclusion- and associated with specific occasions and liturgical seasons.
a formal prayer used in a worship service. The collect follows this pattern: (1) the addressing of God, (2) an attribute of God or the basis for approaching God, (3) the petition or request, (4) the reason for the petition, (5) the doxology or expression of praise to God.