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Music and Prayer: Sacred Music as a Pathway to Peace
Music and Prayer: Sacred Music as a Pathway to Peace
4.8644 reviews
300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA, USA
January 30, 2027
About this Retreat
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Christopher Pardini is a faculty member in music at Saint Vincent College, where he teaches organ, piano, sacred music and music theory, directs the College Concert Series and is developing a post-baccalaureate certificate program in sacred music. Director of music and liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg, he has a Bachelor of Music degree in sacred music from Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey, and a Master of Music degree in organ performance and literature from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, New York. A nationally-recognized specialist in Sacred Music, he is also a published composer of award-winning music.
Details of this retreat
This afternoon retreat will provide a time of contemplation where we will deepen our spiritual connection through the power of sacred music as prayer. Inviting a profound sense of peace, this retreat will center around the transformative role of music in the Catholic liturgical tradition and its ability to open the heart to God’s presence.
Participants will hear live performances of two monuments of liturgical organ repertoire: the Mass for the Parishes by François Couperin, and the Clavierübung
III (known as the “German Organ Mass”) by Johann Sebastian Bach. We will explore how these composers and others imbue their compositions with rich theological symbolism, and the many connections between the study of sacred music and lectio divina.
Participants will hear live performances of two monuments of liturgical organ repertoire: the Mass for the Parishes by François Couperin, and the Clavierübung
III (known as the “German Organ Mass”) by Johann Sebastian Bach. We will explore how these composers and others imbue their compositions with rich theological symbolism, and the many connections between the study of sacred music and lectio divina.
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Saint Vincents Retreats, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA, USA
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Dipping the Toes into the Ocean of Silence
The retreat was very good. The retreat master (Fr. Shawn Anderson) led us to a better understanding of contemplative prayer based on Ancient Church practices, and provided time for much needed practice (including feedback). Focused on how to properly deal with distractions that occur in any form of prayer, and even our daily walk. I highly recommend this retreat.
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Wonderful Experience
I recently attended a weekend retreat at Saint Vincent College, and I could not recommend it enough. The combination of prayer, daily conferences, and fellowship made the experience enlightening, meditative, and spiritually positive. I will certainly attend again in the future.
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Silet Prayer Retreat, 7/31-8/2
The Silent Prayer Retreat was an excellent and serene experience. Father Shawn provided detailed background, astute guidance and ample room for personal reflection, meditation and prayer. The Benedictine brothers provide a welcoming and graceful environment full of grace. The food and accomodations were fantastic. It was wonderful.
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Silent retreat, August 2026
Father Shawn Anderson was outstanding. Once again a great retreat. Having the opportunity to go to confession with Father Donald.Raila was also a blessing. Thank you for these retreats. I look forward to doing at least one per year. The accommodations were very good.
