Friday, December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas and a Blessed, Peaceful Season

I wanted to share something with all my blogging buddies for Christmas. 

Originally it was going to be a Christmas photo, But I came across this video which really "blew me away" and instantly knew this was what I wanted to share with you all.
The song is introduced by David Foster,  Canadian "boy" and well known music producer
and composer and sung by the wonderful Andrea Boccelli and the world reknowned
Mormon Tabernacle Choir.



Whether you are a Christian, or not,
I hope that the peace and beauty of this song will bless you.

Enjoy!

Peace, Joy, Love  & Hope,
be unto you.

18 comments:

OneStonedCrow said...

Beautiful beyond words - thanks for sharing Penny and best wishes to you.

Joyful said...

Thanks for stopping by so close to Christmas, Graham. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Best wishes to you too!

Kaybe said...

My friends just saw him live in concert. They were extremely moved by his gift. Thanks for sharing. Christmas blessings to you & yours. xo

Joyful said...

Thanks KB. I am very moved by his gift also. Blessings to you also :-)

Fred Alton said...

Absolutely beautiful rendition of "The Lord's Prayer". I use this prayer almost every day now. It's a great pattern to pray by.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS!

Joyful said...

Hi Fred, I'm glad you enjoyed this rendition of "The Lord's Prayer". I used to pray more frequently using this pattern and I need to get back to it.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and to Francis!

Kay L. Davies said...

It's magnificent, Penny!
Wishing many blessings for you now and throughout the coming year.
Love, K

Joyful said...

Glad you liked it Kay. All the best of the season to you and in the New Year! Hugs, xx

Margaret said...

Thanks for this nice treat! Andrea B is my favorite. He has such a fantastic memory. As a musician, I think that without distractions, he can concentrate on his performance, making the tone quite special. I once had a professor who used to sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He used to travel over 100 miles each way for practice and performances. (No excuses allowed with that choir.)
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Margaret

Joyful said...

Wow, Margaret. That is really interesting information. I think you are right about Mr. Bocelli being able to focus totally on the music when he performs. I suppose all good musicians can but in his case I think he has an added benefit.

The committment and dedication of the MTC members must be quite something given your example. Your professor showed real dedication to his singing passion.

Have a wonderful Christmas too!

Vores have said...

Hello Joyful
I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
I am glad that I have "found" you here in blog land.
Take care of yourself.
Hugs Hanne Bente ♥

Joyful said...

Hej Hanne, sikke et smukt budskab du forlod for mig. Jeg er glad for du fandt mig i blog land også. Jeg glæder mig også, at vi har Google oversætter til at hjælpe os med at forstå hinanden. Hav en glædelig jul.

Maia said...

What an amazing performance!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful gift.

Wishing you and yours a cheerful Merry Christmas.

My Castle in Spain said...

Merry Christmas to you Penny and have a wonderful holiday filled with love and laughter....
xo
Lala

moni said...

My dear friend,
I wish you a "Merry christmas" ans a few of wonderful christmas days ♥
Hugs and kisses
yours
moni

Joyful said...

Maia, thank you for your wonderful comment. Have a Merry Christmas!

Joyful said...

Lala, thank you so much. I wish the same for your and your cherie. xx

Joyful said...

Moni, what beautiful heartfelt words. I wish you a wonderful Christmas also :-)

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