ruah
spirit breath
What is ruah?
RUAH is a weekly worship service on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 8:30pm at the Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach, located at 16711 West Dixie Highway. There is plenty of free parking.
RUAH is grounded in the Anglican tradition, a centuries-old liturgy that reveals the presence of God in our midst. We call this reality "sacramental." RUAH brings forth the richness of the mysteries of the Christian faith, practiced through the centuries by monks, nuns, mystics, saints, and ordinary people.
RUAH will engage the musical community in Miami and surrounding areas by bringing in guest musicians for each season who play instruments from around the world. Classical hymns and prayers are arranged with modern and ancient instrumentation, rhythms, and sounds. We will cross centuries and continents as we worship together in the liturgy the roots of which are in the earliest Christian community that was gathered after Jesus was raised from the dead.
RUAH, which means "spirit" or "breath" in Hebrew, invites all people, no matter your faith background, or no faith background at all, to breathe in God's living Spirit, and to rest in the beauty and wonder of the spoken word and the real presence of Christ among us with a backdrop of sound, light, shadow, and form.
The video below was created at Saint John's Cathedral, Denver CO, and is an example of what RUAH will look, sound, and feel like. RUAH is inspired by the partnership of Mishkhah and the Ancient Spanish monastery. Mishkhah creates worship that is multisensory with and for churches, seminaries and individuals nationally. Visit www.mishkhah.com to learn more.
Mishkhah exists to foster worship and prayer environments that enable us to fall into the embrace of our Creator. New rhythms in our breathing open us to ancient truths. We sense the possibility of healing and move out into the world again, restored and hopeful.
Visit mishkhah.com for more information.
The VIA sacra
The Via Sacra or 'sacred way'
Each worship service includes a special time for personal prayer and reflection. All are invited to move from their seats to light a candle for someone in need or for a personal prayer need. There are also several stations with icons, Scripture and poetry readings, questions to ponder, oils and fresh herbs to smell and items to hold or take away.
All of this is accompanied by live instrumental music which invites us to take a breath and to notice where we are in this world at this time. We begin to let go of our cares and concerns and listen to our own heartbeat. In time, we are able to listen anew to the spirit of God.
Music of RUAH
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arranged by Kate Eaton
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arranged by Kate Eaton
You'll hear a fusion of sound at RUAH - world music with ancient undertones and modern rhythms supporting new hymn and prayer arrangements, opening to improvisational instrumental music.
Jose luis de la paz
Jose Luis de la Paz is an award-winning guitarist, recognized in all three disciplines of the Flamenco Art. He is a composer, virtuoso and performer whose original compositions range from the most traditional to the most experimental forms in flamenco music. Following the oral traditions of the form, he became the prized pupil of the legendary Mario Escudero at the age of 15.
He interpreted the Concierto de Aranjuez with the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra in November 2017 and will be touring with the Florida Symphony Orchestra and Siudy Garrido in “El Amor Brujo.”
Jose Luis is co-founder with Niurca Marquez (choreographer/dancer) of Nu Flamenco Collaborative, an organization that aims to introduce US audiences to the cultural heritage of flamenco and its emerging artistic expressions.
Andrew Novoa
Andrew Novoa is an award winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Orlando, Florida. He is well versed in soul, jazz, funk, and contemporary styles, and has produced artists from around the nation spanning multiple genres from electronic pop to soul rock. He has worked with major label artists such as Solange Knowles. He is the keyboardist as well as a vocalist and songwriter for the future-soul outfit SHENZI. Andrew is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Writing and Production at the University of Miami Frost School of Music.
Marcus Grant
Marcus Grant is a professional drummer, percussionist, educator, and band leader originally from West Chester, Pennsylvania currently living in Miami, Florida. He's played with with notable artists such as Nicole Henry, Jon Secada, Néstor Torres, Arturo Sandoval, Ira Sullivan, Shelly Berg, and Dena DeRose. Listen to Marcus here playing with the Frost School Of Music Funk Fusion Ensemble at University of Miami. https://youtu.be/tCY19BA2YNM