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Lenten Lessons and Prayers:
A Musical Journey with Christ
"Lenten Lessons and Prayers: A Musical Journey with Christ" is a
presentation of inspirational music and scriptural narration
which shares the story of the life of Jesus with emphasis on his
passion and death. It is a compilation of music woven together
with narration based on scripture. The public is invited to
attend this musical journey during the Lenten season to
experience spiritual renewal.
The 75-minute program was compiled by David Berns,
a music minister at St. Edward Parish, and will be performed by
Agnus Dei Ministry, a group of area musicians.
The group consists of musicians from Blessed Sacrament, Queen of
Peace, Sacred Heart and St. Edward parishes in Waterloo, St.
Patrick Parish in Cedar Falls, and Immaculate Conception Parish
in Gilbertville.
"Lenten Lessons and Prayers"
includes a variety of musical styles and composers. All of the
music is meant to bring the listener closer to the events of
2000 years ago and to bring the listener to a deeper
appreciation of Christ’s love expressed in his life, passion and
death. It is hoped that all who hear this story will experience
spiritual renewal and be inspired to renew their commitment to
love and serve others.
The performances are free and open to the public.
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Schedule of Performances
Sunday, Feb. 21. 2:00pm.
St. Patrick Church, 705 Main Street,
Cedar Falls.
Sunday, Feb. 28. 3:00pm.
Blessed Sacrament Church, 650 Stephen
Ave, Waterloo.
Friday, March 5. 7:00pm.
Sacred Heart Church, 627 West 4th
Street, Waterloo.
Wednesday, March 10. 9:00pm.
St. Stephen the Witness Catholic
Student Center, 1019 W. 23rd Street,
Cedar Falls.
Sunday, March 21. 5:00pm.
Immaculate Conception Church, 311 15th
Ave, Gilbertville.
Friday, March 26. 7:00pm.
St. Athanasius Church, 641 Stevens
Street, Jesup.
Sunday, March 28. 6:00pm.
St. Edward Church, 1423 Kimball Ave,
Waterloo.
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About "Lenten Lessons and
Prayers"
Comments from David Berns, director
of Lenten Lessons and Prayers:
"This 75 minute program will also be a time of praise and
prayer. The first part of our program sets the stage and gives a
summary of the events of Christ’s life leading up to the Last
Supper. The second part of our program is the story of the
passion. The third part is a time of prayer through music where
we are asking for guidance and nourishment on our spiritual
journey."
"I have always been drawn to music that touches the soul and
brings a person closer to Christ. In putting together this
presentation I picked music that is very powerful and
spiritually moving. The music and the artists that composed
these pieces have been an inspiration to me. All of the music
in this program is very reflective and spiritually uplifting."
"I see the musicians in this group as an instrument that can
lead others to praise God. We have a very talented group of
musicians who have worked hard and are very willing to share
their talent and faith with others. I think the message of
Christ’s love will be communicated not only through the music
but in the narration, choreography, and the reverent manner in
which it is delivered."
"I think anyone who comes to this program with an open heart and
mind will leave feeling very energized and spiritually renewed.
I also hope that “Musical Journey” will bring people from the
different parishes and community together. We may be many but we
are also one."
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For more information contact:
Director of Adult Faith Formation
320 Mulberry Street, Waterloo IA 50703
Phone: 319-234-9912
Email: <DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>
Posted 01.05.10
• Last Update
01.05.10
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