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WORLD DAY PRAYER [2 records]

Record 1 2023-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Christian Liturgy
CONT

One particular form of liturgical prayer is the Prayers of Intercession, sometimes referred to as the Prayers of the People. After hearing God's word proclaimed in scripture, in preaching and in the hymn of day, [the congregation prays] on behalf of the whole world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liturgies chrétiennes
CONT

La prière d'intercession prolonge la prédication. Par sa dimension universelle, elle présente à Dieu les humains et les situations les plus diverses du monde, la mission de l'Église comme les attentes et les besoins des communautés et de leurs membres. Un temps de silence permet de laisser la place à des demandes personnelles.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Christian Theology
OBS

The Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada has sponsored the World Day of Prayer since it began in Canada. It is celebrated on the first Friday in March....

Key term(s)
  • International World Day of Prayer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Théologies chrétiennes

Spanish

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