Advent Retreat with Handel’s Messiah

Advent Retreat with Handel’s Messiah

Led by Fr. Timothy Armbruster

This Advent, we invite you to prepare for Christmas in a completely new way. We will use the soaring melodies of Handel's Messiah and the Holy Scriptures that inspired it to delve deeply into the Mystery of the Incarnation. Messiah, by George Frideric Handel, is a biblical overview of salvation history. Perhaps the most widely-known classical musical work, it is unique: the entire libretto Scripture quotes. Its vast panorama begins with the hope-filled voices of the prophets promising salvation and ends at the doorway of heaven as a chorus of angels celebrates Christ’s Resurrection. The words of Messiah are also God’s living word; this study will enhance our understanding of God’s saving plan and move us to receive God’s grace. From Friday evening Dec. 4 through noon on Sunday Dec. 6, we will immerse ourselves in scripture, prayer, and one of the greatest musical masterpieces ever written. Suggested offering: $50

The retreat includes two continental breakfasts, Saturday lunch and snacks. Purchase a Book

You will need to buy a book from 23rd Publications titled Threshold Bible Study: Handel's "Messiah". The Renewal Center will purchase a limited number of copies of the book. You can purchase a copy from us for $10, but you must pick up the copy here. If you need help purchasing a copy of the study guide, please contact us at the Renewal Center. Stay in our Guesthouse

We have limited overnight accommodations in our guesthouse for an additional $45 per night. Indicate your interest at registration time. If you are interested in staying in the guesthouse, make sure we have confirmed your reservation. Top image is a detail of “Hallelujah,” by Mike Moyers, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt University Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. Used with permission. You will need to buy a book from 23rd Publications titled Threshold Bible Study: Handel's "Messiah".