Harpist’s recital at Totowa church inspires deep spiritual refection #Catholic - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MusicaDivina-1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /><p><strong>An uplifting performance</strong> by internationally acclaimed harpist Merynda Adams at St. James of the Marches Church in Totowa, N.J., on Aug. 24 invited the faithful in attendance to enter into deeply inspired spiritual reflection.</p>
<p>Titled Musica Divina, the program featured a selection of sacred and classical works interwoven with moments of Centering Prayer and meditation. These periods of quiet reflection allowed participants to encounter God’s presence through both music and silence. The recital featured hymns and classical pieces, including Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” “Panis Angelicus,” and “How Great Thou Art.”</p>
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<p>Adams, a distinguished soloist and chamber musician, has performed extensively across the United States as well as in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. The recital was presented at the request of a parishioner and dedicated in memory of the parishioner’s parents.</p>
<p> </p> - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MusicaDivina-1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" />An uplifting performance by internationally acclaimed harpist Merynda Adams at St. James of the Marches Church in Totowa, N.J., on Aug. 24 invited the faithful in attendance to enter into deeply inspired spiritual reflection. Titled Musica Divina, the program featured a selection of sacred and classical works interwoven with moments of Centering Prayer and meditation. These periods of quiet reflection allowed participants to encounter God’s presence through both music and silence. The recital featured hymns and classical pieces, including Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” “Panis Angelicus,” and “How Great Thou Art.” Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Adams, a distinguished
An uplifting performance by internationally acclaimed harpist Merynda Adams at St. James of the Marches Church in Totowa, N.J., on Aug. 24 invited the faithful in attendance to enter into deeply inspired spiritual reflection.
Titled Musica Divina, the program featured a selection of sacred and classical works interwoven with moments of Centering Prayer and meditation. These periods of quiet reflection allowed participants to encounter God’s presence through both music and silence. The recital featured hymns and classical pieces, including Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” “Panis Angelicus,” and “How Great Thou Art.”
Adams, a distinguished soloist and chamber musician, has performed extensively across the United States as well as in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. The recital was presented at the request of a parishioner and dedicated in memory of the parishioner’s parents.
Harpist’s recital at Totowa church inspires deep spiritual refection #Catholic –
An uplifting performance by internationally acclaimed harpist Merynda Adams at St. James of the Marches Church in Totowa, N.J., on Aug. 24 invited the faithful in attendance to enter into deeply inspired spiritual reflection.
Titled Musica Divina, the program featured a selection of sacred and classical works interwoven with moments of Centering Prayer and meditation. These periods of quiet reflection allowed participants to encounter God’s presence through both music and silence. The recital featured hymns and classical pieces, including Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” “Panis Angelicus,” and “How Great Thou Art.”
Adams, a distinguished soloist and chamber musician, has performed extensively across the United States as well as in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. The recital was presented at the request of a parishioner and dedicated in memory of the parishioner’s parents.
