{"product_id":"how-to-write-the-prayer-of-the-faithful","title":"How to Write the Prayer of the Faithful","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Prayer of the Faithful or Universal Prayer concludes the Liturgy of the Word. Flowing from the Word of God, the entire assembly intercedes not only for the local community, but for the whole Church and the whole world. Writing the Prayer of the Faithful is an important responsibility. It takes great care and skill to craft simple and beautiful texts that will inspire the faithful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis booklet is an invaluable writing tool for those charged with the task of writing the Prayer of the Faithful for parish liturgies: pastors, deacons, liturgy and music directors, parish secretaries, and members of worship commissions. It provides basic and necessary background with practical examples parish staffs will need to compose their own well-written prayers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis booklet includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of the Prayer of the Faithful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting tips for constructing the introduction, petitions, closing prayer, and assembly’s response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp with grammar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations with sentence structure and prayer formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate ways for incorporating events from the news\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples and criteria for praying with the liturgical seasons, Scripture, and the saints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample prayer texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for incorporating specific needs through the year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions for discussion and reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswers to frequently asked questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CCCB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48423114375393,"sku":"9781616712341","price":8.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0689\/files\/81FrhuQD7UL._SL1500.jpg?v=1780078303","url":"https:\/\/www.josephsinspirational.ca\/products\/how-to-write-the-prayer-of-the-faithful","provider":"Joseph's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}