At the Collect
So called, because the priest lays before God the necessities of all his people; their vows and desires collected , as it were, together; whence, turning to the congregation, he invites them to unite with him in the petition, saying: Oremus , or Let us Pray .
Almighty and eternal God, we humbly beseech thee to look down from thy heavenly sanctuary upon this congregation, and graciously hear these prayers, which thy church addresses to thee for us by the ministry of thy priest.
Grant us, in thy infinite mercy, pardon of our sins, health of mind and body, peace in our days, unity and increase of Catholic faith, fervent charity, sincere devotion, patience in suffering, and every thing else conducive to thy glory and our own salvation: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.