When the World Took a Breath: Faith and Community in Straubing
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When the World Took a Breath: Musical Reading on Genesis in the Basilica of St. Jacob
Between Gothic pillars, glowing candles, and silent expectation unfolds a faith experience: The musical reading 'When the World Took a Breath' invites you to hear the biblical creation narrative anew as a spiritual community and to internalize it.
Spiritual Atmosphere and Sensory Impressions
In the vastness of the basilica, calm emerges. Words from Genesis meet sound colors that appeal to heart and mind. Reflection, prayer, and liturgy intertwine into a religious experience that makes the beginning of the world audible as the breath of God.
Expertise in the Pulpit and at the Lectern
Prof. Dr. Martin Gregorius and Werner Schäfer shape the musical reading. Theological precision and musical expressiveness guide through central motifs of creation: light and darkness, word and life, blessing and responsibility. Thus spirituality becomes concrete, comprehensible, and community-building.
Confessional Context and Tradition
As a Catholic parish church, St. Jacob was elevated to a basilica in 1989. Here, worship, prayer, and church music shape the church year. The event is part of the art installation 'GAIA' and connects to the long tradition of spiritual reflections that bring faith, theology, and culture into conversation.
Experience Community – in the Heart of Straubing
In the heart of the city, at the parish square, the basilica opens its doors to all interested parties. Spiritual community arises when people hear, sing, pray together, and let themselves be carried by biblical images. An evening that offers still strength and lightens daily life.
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Visitors can expect an hour full of sound, text, and inner contemplation. Experience this special devotion to Genesis live in the Basilica of St. Jacob – and let your soul breathe.
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