A Handle on Handel’s Messiah

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1 hour ago

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A Handle on Handel’s Messiah

For Unto Us a Child is Born

In this episode, we return to the prophetic world of Isaiah and King Ahaz, where a promise first spoken in fear begins its long and surprising journey toward joy. Through scripture, history, and Handel’s luminous choruses, we explore how God’s promise unfolds slowly across generations, widening into the hope we celebrate in Advent. (0:00) Opening (4:46) Isaiah, Ahaz, and the Unfolding Promise (Scripture + Music + Commentary) (18:10) Theological and Liturgical Reflection (20:45) Invitation to Reflection (21:51) Closing

6 days ago

22 minutes

A Handle on Handel’s Messiah

Advent’s Honest Work

This episode explores Haggai and Malachi’s call to honest spiritual preparation, inviting us to recognize the ways God rebuilds, strengthens, and refines the life of faith. Through scripture and Handel’s musical interpretation, we discover an Advent shaped by courage, clarity, and renewed hope. 00:00 Introduction 04:19 Haggai 1:1–11 — Reordering Life Around God 08:34 Haggai 2:1–9 — Courage When the Work Looks Small 12:22 Malachi 3:1–4 — The Refining Presence of God 15:26 Handel’s Music — Hearing Scripture Through Sound 20:40 Theological Reflection 22:33 Invitation

1 week ago

24 minutes

A Handle on Handel’s Messiah

Comfort in the Ruins

This episode delves into Isaiah 40 and how Handel's composition brings Isaiah's comforting words to life, creating a space for reflection and spiritual preparation. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Performance 02:55 Isaiah 40:1-11 05:19 Historical Context of Isaiah's Message 08:48 Handel's Musical Interpretation 13:56 Reflections and Application 16:40 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

2 weeks ago

19 minutes

A Handle on Handel’s Messiah

Introduction to the Series

This introductory episode outlines the purpose and structure of the limited series, "A Handle on Handel’s Messiah." Listeners receive an overview of how the podcast will explore the biblical texts behind Handel’s oratorio, how the music interprets those texts, and how this study prepares St. Aidan’s for its upcoming Spanish-language performance of Messiah. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Performance 03:11 - Setting the Vision: Why Messiah? 05:48 The Scriptures Behind Messiah 08:06 Handel's Music: Listening as Prayer 10:01 Theology & Liturgy: Why Messiah Endures 12:20 A Moment for Reflection and Prayer 15:10 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

3 weeks ago

16 minutes