Music and Prayer: Sacred Music as a Pathway to Peace

Name: Music and Prayer: Sacred Music as a Pathway to Peace
Start: 2027-01-30
End: 2027-01-30
Location: Saint Vincents Retreats
Rating: 4.77

4.7726 reviews

300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA, USA

Jan 30, 2027

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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.

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Saint Vincents Retreats, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA, USA

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4.77 out of 5.0 average rating

Susan • Jun 30, 2026

4.0

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“SHALOM” – A Biblical and Existential Challenge

It's a deep topic and could easily be presented over several afternoons! I was familiar with some of the content from previous study, so that helped me to listen to the teaching. I did additional study after the retreat to help me integrate some of the aspects of "Shalom" in my life. If I attended the retreat again, I would try to come in with a quieter mind and more receptive spirit Of course, meeting other people with an interest in the same topic is always great!

Dorothy • Jun 30, 2026

5.0

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Shalom with Fr. Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B.

I attended this 4 hour retreat on June 26, 2026. The setting at the St. Vincent Archabbey is very calming, and is perfect for the retreat. I appreciate praying the Mid-day prayer as the first activity. This helps the retreatants to focus on God, and to put aside the distractions of the world. Fr. Pat explained Shalom very well, with the right amount of detail. This fostered excellent discussions with each breakout group. Finally, I appreciate the excellent hospitality. The Fred Rogers Center is perfect, as is the excellent food that is provided. I highly recommend this retreat for these reasons.

Rudolph • Jun 30, 2026

5.0

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Shalom

This retreat was well presented and gave us opportunities to participate. I received many invites of the Old and New Testsments of the Bible. Father Pat really knows how to impart knowledge from his vast experiences and his his mastery of the Bible. He is a fantastic teacher. My wife and I are so blessed to have these opportunities to attend these remarkable retreats. We meet many people on our faith journey. It was great to be with people like that.

Michael • Jun 30, 2026

5.0

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Shalom

I felt very blessed to have attended this retreat. I’m grateful to have learned a lot about the concept of Shalom - I never realized there was so much there. I hope to attend more retreats at Saint Vincent in the future.

Roseanne • Jun 13, 2026

5.0

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Beautiful Retreat

I had a good retreat at St. Vincent Archabbey. The Mass and Divine Office were beautifully done. The talks were informative. The schedule struck a good balance between structured and unstructured time. The room and bed were comfortable, and the food was good. The grounds and church are very attractive.

Music and Prayer: Sacred Music as a Pathway to Peace

About this Retreat

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J. Christopher Pardini, BM, MM, SPC

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Customer Reviews

Susan • Jun 30, 2026

“SHALOM” – A Biblical and Existential Challenge

Dorothy • Jun 30, 2026

Shalom with Fr. Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B.

Rudolph • Jun 30, 2026

Shalom

Michael • Jun 30, 2026

Shalom

Roseanne • Jun 13, 2026

Beautiful Retreat

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