The Liturgy Guys Collect-ing Our Thoughts | S6 E18
Feb 18, 2022
Dive into the significance of the Gloria, an ancient hymn that enriches the Mass and brings unity among congregants. Discover the historical roots and personal impact of the collect prayer, which prepares worshipers for deeper engagement. A lively debate unfolds on the addition of refrains in the Gloria, touching on tradition versus innovation in liturgical music. The discussion blends light-hearted moments with profound insights, making it a thought-provoking exploration of worship's evolving nature.
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Collect As Communal Gathering
- The Collect concludes the Introductory Rites and gathers individual intentions into the communal prayer.
- The priest
Local Feast Use Of The Gloria
- Christopher asked about using the Gloria on a local feast for Blessed Fra Angelico and was told he could use the Gloria but not the Creed.
- Denis recounts this to show local celebrations can raise solemnity without changing the universal calendar.
Why It's Called The Collect
- 'Collect' originally named the gathering place before a procession and later the opening prayer itself.
- The etymology shows the prayer's function: to gather the people and their intentions.
