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Intro		THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS									Altar Setup
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THE PRAYER FOR THE DAY OR "COLLECT"                       

In the very early days of Christianity, worshipers and clergy would form processions that would proceed to various churches where the local people would gather known as the ecclesia collect (church assembly) to conduct mass. At these masses, a community prayer with specific intentions was offered.

This is the origination of the "Collect". Usually a short prayer or series of prayers that vary depending on the day or instruction from the Holy See or perhaps a bishop.

•Here the priest says the Prayers appointed for the day.