A million thanks for today’s post! My husband of 46 years passed away not long ago. We met in seminary while both of us worked on our theology degrees. David majored in voice and I miss hearing his rich baritone voice. He would have been singing right along with you today. Through my tears, I have hit replay over and over. You have blessed me! 💕

@Jayrose59

3 жыл бұрын

😥😥😥🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏

@otshea

3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you

@catbrooks9789

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss, thank you for your lovely and moving comment and I hope you manage to sing this Christmas 💜💜

@eileeng2492

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Blessings

@ruthpackard3080

3 жыл бұрын

@@catbrooks9789 Thank you!!

Cat is absolutely brilliant and must come back to La Land after Christmas. We all need to her eloquent sass in our lives.

@jennymay4720

3 жыл бұрын

I was deeply touched by her selection of words and that excerpt from John,

@christinal.suarez1838

3 жыл бұрын

Eloquent sass are the perfect words to describe her!

@ruthsanchez9724

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love Cat's personality and she is so fun. I will miss her and hope she returns to LaLande soon after Christmas :)

@ruthsanchez9724

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love Cat's personality and she is so fun. I will miss her and hope she returns to LaLande soon after Christmas :)

@ruthsanchez9724

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love Cat's personality and she is so fun. I will miss her and hope she returns to LaLande soon after Christmas :)

Every video I think to myself : Cat is such an amazing person ! Hilarious, educated, beautiful and kind hearted. I thought it was time, I wrote it down in the comment section.

@coltonm.1522

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, Cat is amazing.

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! She’s Awesome!

@nicolecouture4514

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, she is awesome.

@marystarke6735

3 жыл бұрын

I am going to miss her so much when she leaves for Christmas

Cat is so full of amazing knowledge. She is fascinating.

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@logarithmic7

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Just so Lovely!

@teresacarle294

3 жыл бұрын

😘Whole-heartedly agree about Kat. She's a woman of substance with hidden passion & depths. 😉Clearly, it's not good to 👩‍⚖judge a 📚book by it's hard📙cover alone. Snarky, mischief maker, rabble-rouser, and class clown at first glance. Follow that up with her being no nonsense, feet firmly planted on the ground, focused on down-to-earth practicalities & all while attacking life with gusto. 🐢 Under that tough facade, Stephanie has it right about Kat's soft inside. She is quite tender. A humble hostess who prefers to serve others on the down low. Although she obviously loves to nurture ppl through 🍲food & beverage🍵 offerings. She also takes great 😄joy in the creativity of making meals🍚. 😮 Kinda shocking, that she is a secret 🕵️‍♀️sentimental 💞: •The gentle wonder of a theological scholar who is moved by 📖 Biblical text and phraseology. •A woman equally touched by the poetry of song🎵 who also offers a pure heavenly voice raised in worship🎶. You're so right! 🔍Each & every new discovery🔎 about Kat only makes her all the more ☄fascinating☄! ~~~~~~~~~~ 🎼ps 👨‍💼Chorale directors👩‍💼 and the 🌎 world at large may 💕 swoon 💕 considerably more over 💫Sopranos, but 🤔Kat needs to keep something in mind. 🙋‍♀️Altos bring richness of depth and harmony to life🌱 in music. ✌😊🤙

@chasethecat3839

3 жыл бұрын

@@teresacarle294 nicely stated

@nadinetasmania

3 жыл бұрын

agreed!

Philip’s favourite Christmas carol is my favorite too! IT’S NOT CREEPY! Lol 💕

@reneebotham236

3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with that! 👍

@janetburridge8423

3 жыл бұрын

I loved it! Should I not ???

@kathrynrennie3374

3 жыл бұрын

Philip's favourite carol may not have been Cat or Steph's fave but wow, wow, wow did it showcase their voices spectacularly!! Absolutely incredible! I knew how good Steph was but that was next level! Tres bien!!

@jennymay4720

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathrynrennie3374 Totally agree, superbly sung. Lovely to hear your voices.

@coltonm.1522

3 жыл бұрын

I love it!

“In the beginning was The Word, and The Word was with God, and The Word was GOD” I love that Kat loves this verse. It’s the starting point of God’s love for us. This was one of my favorites vlogs.

@teresacarle294

3 жыл бұрын

😉 for me too...on both counts. ☄All hail the coming King. Glory to God in the highest. 💣Mind blowing💥 that God spoke the 🌠universe into existence. Amazing to contemplate how much significance there is to our words. "Power of life and death in the tongue."

@caldwelljulia5705

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect verse for Christmas. “The Word” is referring to Jesus being with God who also is God from the beginning. The reason for the season is Jesus. Praise Him!

@christinalock1608

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!! I loved she shared God’s word John1:1!

@MommyToMyBoys

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN!! Glory to God in the Highest.

@IamNOTyourconscious

3 жыл бұрын

The Gospel of John is my favorite also because of this first line that ties the beginning to our ending❤️ I learned so much about Kat in this video! And the bells was chill inducing!!! In a GOOD way😁

I'm with Philip on his spooky hymn choice - the best one of tonight!

Philip has been a great addition to the chataut!

@hollyssimplelife1634

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he is perfect for the chateau.

@elizabethmilner2045

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed he has!!!!!

I don't want Cat to leave. Maybe she can come back with Scotman.

@marthamiller8542

3 жыл бұрын

It’s like the “Hotel California” she can never leave!

I love the song "Carol of the Bells" and have never once thought of it as horror, but as a beautiful and challenging carol to sing. Loved all the singing and well done on the harmonies!

@KarolinaIsabellaS

3 жыл бұрын

I love that carol, too!

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite!

@nancyhelgeson9934

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, Bonnie. I have no idea where they got that there was any horror in that beautiful carol.

@beabasson3132

3 жыл бұрын

It's my favourite

@dinahreyes4947

3 жыл бұрын

I agree Bonnie! One of my favorites! Look Philip! You're not alone!

Hearing the 3 of you sing is such a treat and really put me into the Christmas sprite ❤️in Venice Florida USA

I learned so many interesting things about Cat in this episode!

@snoopybluejeans

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

Wow, the singing of the Carols was breathtaking.

This has indeed been a bleak midwinter in the US - so much loss in a time of celebration - thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful singing and for sharing your community spirit while so many of us are in isolation. You are a gift.

@patriciaodoherty5202

3 жыл бұрын

A true gift,I agree!

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

Totally Agree

@christinal.suarez1838

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The only time I feel the Christmas spirit is when I watch these advent vlogs and then I just well up. Very emotional times here in the U.S.

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinal.suarez1838 Totally Understand! Stay safe! I’m living in Nashville TN. Where are you located?

@manupsucka

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisaglynn3121 I'm in Denver CO. There is a collective sadness in the air this year with so many deaths. But we still celebrate and rejoice in our blessings. It makes me realize how important our seasonal rituals are.

I love that carol too, Phillip- but one barely ever gets to hear it compared to the other more popular ones. Except in Christmas films where someone has to rush somewhere.

@oceanbrzzz

3 жыл бұрын

I love it too!

@travelbridges3513

3 жыл бұрын

omg so glad to hear people say so! Here's my favourite version right now kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYWVxsWmj8fddbA.html I think it anticipates, and then overflows with joy. What is this other stuff I'm hearing? never heard that before

@chasethecat3839

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do use it for those scenes. I love the very strong feelings the Carol of the Bells invokes but your remembrance of it being used in t.v.'s more hurried scenes gave me a needed chuckle.

@SJFoss

3 жыл бұрын

Gave me a chuckle, too. I think of Home Alone when he rushes home to defend his house 😂 this song always gives me shivers.

@caroleharden3055

3 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of carol of the bells until I saw Home Alone! But love it as I love all Christmas Carols

It made me cry with emotion listening to your beautiful singing without ego, so full of peace and light , refreshing change and very meditative thank you! Get well soon Selmar!!

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

Selmar is not well! Oh I did not know! Sending healing vides to him!

@tnago428

3 жыл бұрын

He hurt his neck

This was the most beautiful episode. The joy and the sheer beauty of three harmonising voices. Plus what a depth of knowledge and sheer love of carols Cat has Stephanie’s voice is glorious and Phillip brought a velvet tone , Cat your are a mellow and beautiful contralto Thankyou

All this time, from the very first appearance of Kat, I did not know she could sing or play until these advent diaries. Not only can she sing, but it is a central part of her life! So 3 serious trained singers, with different voice parts. What a joy! 🇦🇺 and pretty sure Phillip is sight-reading.

I have sung in my church choir with my parents since I was in the children’s choir at church. My parents are in their 80’s and we still sing in the church choir together. I am missing that we cannot sing at church together this year. Thank you Kat, for bring the special music of the season to us! I loved singing along with you all! ❤️

Dear Cat/Kat: It was so awesome to see this side of You! While your voice may not resonate with that of a soprano - be assured it is equally as important and not any less appreciated ! Merry Christmas Cat/Kat ! We will miss you - but know you need time at home with your family - and because of this particular vlog - we can understand the need for you to get home for the holidays! Wishing you safe travel, good health and the best of festive merriment! 🍻🍾🎄🎉🎹 Cheers ! Ontario 🇨🇦

Underneath all her jokey humour Kat has a lot of depth and soulfulness. .☺ Lovely lady. She likes to hide who she really is.

@patriciaodoherty5202

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@raffaellavitiello1762

3 жыл бұрын

She is the real deal!

I was not at all surprised that Kat was a choir singer. When you all went to the little chapel I could see Kat's pure joy at singing. It was the first time I saw her come right out of her shell. It was so lovely! Stephanie you are precious. I have seen Marie, Kat and Selmar who were so shy and bashful grow in confidence and blossom at your lovely chateau. xx

@hollyssimplelife1634

3 жыл бұрын

She, Kay is so beautiful inside and Stephanie always brings out the best in people.

Kat is so assured of herself and yet 'never with ego, besetting her style.' She has many talents and yet never brags or pushes herself ahead. Very knowledgeable. Kat would have been fantastic at Christmas Eve reading from the bible and speaking on it. As she did now!!! I will look forward to the Nine Lessons and Carols. This will be in the Chapel too, I am so excited about this. It will be lovely am sure! Thank each one of you for taking this time to share your lives. Stephanie, I know you put so much into all you do and am sure you must be busy day and night. You all sang so beautifully together! "The Christmas Bells' is a great piece. But think it is very hard to sing?

@bethanyshepherd6454

3 жыл бұрын

Just love her! She’s the best friend everyone wishes they had! Beautiful, kind, funny, outgoing, humble, and such a quit wit! She’s going to be missed so much when she leaves LaLande! I can’t even believe she’s leaving- It’s gonna be so weird and different when she no longer is there. :( It won’t be the same- :(

@scpmdt

3 жыл бұрын

@@bethanyshepherd6454 Even though we will miss Kat at Lalande , she has her priorities right as family is important to her & she chooses to be with them on the occasion of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

@scpmdt

3 жыл бұрын

Kat picked one of the most powerful verses in the Bible.

@carolweaver3269

3 жыл бұрын

@@bethanyshepherd6454 I think she will be back though if at all possible. She truly is " The best friend everyone wishes they had" She took Theology in University and that was a perfect choice for her!

@carolweaver3269

3 жыл бұрын

@@scpmdt True, Priscilla.

Philip...that has always been m favorite carol also. It is beatiful.

My father is a clergyman and all our family were in the choirs at all our Churches over the years. I was also in the junior school choir, the county youth choir then senior school choir, Church music group. Like you Kat we would start Carol concerts and Carol Services from beginning of December and it would include an evening of a performance of Handels Messiah. Then the last three nights before Christmas Eve we would Carol Sing around the village. Christmas Eve was always really busy with an afternoon service and then the midnight communion. Christmas Day started really early as we lived in a farming village in the 1970’s so my Dad did a 7 am communion then 8 am communion. Then he’d rush home for a full English breakfast..much needed. Then we had a family service at 9.30 am and final Communion service at 11.15 am. Our Christmas would properly start about 12 o’clock ish by which time as young children we were desperate to open our presents! You have beautiful voices, sadly my voice has really gone now and I struggle to sing x

I love that Cat is educating the world about the nine lessons!

To think I thought Kat was a comedienne chef. Turns out she is wowing us with so much more - her lovely voice, knowledge and faith. Please come back to Lalande, Kat. I feel like crying at the thought you won’t return. Thank you for this delightful and moving video. ❤️🎄

I never know when something is going to affect me. The moment Stephanie started singing I started tearing up. No idea why. Beautiful, guys. Beautiful. Thanks, Kat, Stephanie, and Philip. ❤️

@aleta5873

3 жыл бұрын

honeytonguedharpy, me too..teared up.

@caroleharden3055

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@vanmeier9805

3 жыл бұрын

Me three 😭💖

This has been great. I look forward to this everyday. Greetings from New Jersey. We are in hiding from COVID and we had a big snow storm last night, so we can’t get out of the house. But we are safe and warm and have everything we need. I only wish that everyone could be safe, warm well fed. Christmas blessings

@oceanbrzzz

3 жыл бұрын

I watched news from NJ and snow falling. I wish you joy!

@isabellejarvis7805

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds sooooo Christmas ! Be safe and happy!

@NingasKugon09

3 жыл бұрын

I drove into that storm skidded numerous time got stuck entering the parking lot for 20 minutes to get to work...Thirty employees called out because they could not make it, grueling part was trying to balance the staffing you don't have. This was my reward, hearing the carols and watching Stephanie and company. Thank you!

@lisakilmer2667

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you stay safe and well! We saw the reports of the huge snowfall. Wishing you the best from Indiana (only 3 inches of snow).

@teresacarle294

3 жыл бұрын

☃️Snow is so exciting, esp. for the holidays🎄. 🤗Glad to hear that you're well, and snuggled up inside with plenty of provisions. What a nice time to settle down to 👀watch📺 Christmas🎁Advent @ the Chateau🏰. 😨 Seems kinda scary to be out on ❄ icy 🚗 roads and 🛣highways 🚚 as well as on 🚶‍♀️walkways🚶‍♂️ though. 🙏 May all those facing 🌧 inclement 🌨 weather have a warmly stocked shelter and a safe route 🏠home. ☮Peace 💛Love 🌼Beauty from Los Angeles

Just wonderful!! Made me cry twice and I’m with Phillips choice of carol..... We have to have a full blown Christmas carol concert, a free 20 min version and a 60 min one available to download for a £€$10 fee. All money going to just the chapel repairs... Record the songs in January so you have the whole year to edit and refine it for next Christmas. then do the same each year, re-record half the carols and re-edit....

@teresacarle294

3 жыл бұрын

😢Yes, I also found this episode (and the earlier one in the chapel when they presented the Nativity) to be quite touching. 🤔That's a very clever idea. 🎵Maybe they will consider doing that one day.🎶 😉A lot of smart folks out there with new ways of creating a revenue stream as well as ideas to fix up the ⚜Chateau. They might not follow every suggestion, but it still may trigger some other sort of future inspiration for them. Nice to see ppl care and who wish to invest in the success of others. 🦋

The three of you harmonizing together equals magic! I envisioned myself giving you all a giant warm hug while you were singing and at lunch... I hope you somehow felt it. xoxoxo

I agree with Philip, Carol of the Bells is legendary.

Phillip, Carols of the bells is very popular in the States. I think at one time it was part of a commercial at Christmas time. 🎄🎵🎶😊

@christinevr7698

3 жыл бұрын

My background is Ukrainian and Carol of the Bells is a very popular very old Christmas carol in my culture.

@raffaellavitiello1762

3 жыл бұрын

It is extremely popular in Australia also, l always thought it to be cheery nothing else, probably because you cannot hear the words just the music!

Hark the herald angels sing - wow!

@annettecurtain5052

3 жыл бұрын

That’s my favourite carol

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

@@annettecurtain5052 Mine too!

Please let Kat know how much I enjoy her voice. I am a soprano and wish I had a low voice.

The first two carols brought tears. The third carol, chills. And the last carol, rejoicing! Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

Kat's testimony was very refreshing I have new found respect for her. Also she has a beautiful velvet voice I could listen to her sing all day. Kat thank you for boldly putting Christ back into Christmas.

Each night for me, at CHATEAU DE LA LANDE, Advent, has got better and better, but, tonight, Christmas Carols! has blown me away.

So thrilled to hear this hymn - taught to us by our father who died when we were all very young - which means Christmas to me. I've listened to King's College Boys' Choir annually my entire life. Thank you!

oh my! oh my oh my oh my!!! you have such a talent..... particularly Philip who can sing, from the sheet music and make it so beautiful! what a team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jacquelinereynolds2934

3 жыл бұрын

@@sophiaw.7356 he was in a boyband

@jacquelinereynolds2934

3 жыл бұрын

@Sjaan sjaak never said it was but being in a band is singing professionally

@jacquelinereynolds2934

3 жыл бұрын

Philips boyband kzread.info/dash/bejne/l659tMNmac6eg8o.html

@hollyssimplelife1634

3 жыл бұрын

His voice is beautiful even when he speaks.

That was absolutely outstanding it has totally made my Christmas as I won’t be able to attend a carol service this year , you were all amazing and I thank you from the bottom of my heart . And Merry Christmas to you all xxxxx

I just wanted to tell you that my house bunny is sat with me listening to your beautiful singing! Whenever you sing, he stops everything and just listens, it’s quite adorable! 😊

@MsLinda165

3 жыл бұрын

that's adorable

@teresacarle294

3 жыл бұрын

🐇Smart rabbit! How sweet! 🎹Ever seen those short videos with the guy playing classical 🎼music on his piano for rescue cats? Their positive reaction is so pure and pretty amazing. 😻 Even the shyer ones seem to be soothed by his music. It's a beautiful thing...😉. 🦋☮💛

100% agree with Phillip. That carol is suspenseful, dramatic and so captivating. It’s my favorite as well!

I am so impressed!!! Cat, you are such a wonderful young woman! Stéphanie and Philip, you are great. The 3 of you together...glorious. Thank you.

Weeping over this one. All of us who ground ourselves in corporate singing, especially at Christmas, are mourning this year. Thank you three for giving me a little sense of that in this vlog.

I can't even begin to say how much I enjoyed this episode. The carols and learning about the traditions brought so much joy to my heart on a particularly bad day. Thank you so much for lifting me up when I needed it so badly.

Yay! A Christmas Carols Concert! Absolutely brilliant, and tugs at all my hearts strings. To Kat: Your favorite verse in the Bible can point us all to the hope of Christmas...makes my heart swell. Thank you as well for teaching me about the 9 Lessons and Carols. I will be listening to it as I wrap my presents this year! 🌟🎄🎉🎶 Merry Christmas!!

So beautiful the singing of carols worshipping the glory of God and his son our saviour Jesus Christ. The carol in the bleak mid winter with the words "What can I Him: poor as I am give my heart" so beautiful.

Kat! I am fascinated that you majored in theology! I absolutely agree that the book of John is so rich and amazing. Philip, I agree with you that the Carol of the Bells is beautiful and not at all Hitcock-like!

@Cat. Wonderful. In the bleak mid winter. My favorite.... And the last verse really is the best verse isn't it?! Thank you. I knew there was a reason I liked you so much 😘

That was fantastic. Your singing was beautiful and you sang all my favourites Christmas hymns. I loved how Phillip and Cat's voices compliment Stephanie's perfectly.

Watching this November 2023 I must say, I am so impressed with how beautifully your voices melt together and create a feast for the ears!! Brilliant! All of you are brilliant in your very own unique creative way!!

Please Kat come back after Christmas....love you all and you all bring such joy to my life Merry Christmas!!!

I almost forgot! Kat has a wonderful voice! I can tell she is coral trained. No vibrato is the key!

Cat, I love the gospel of John so much as well!!! It is such a profound connection to Genesis!!!!!

Tonight you brought lots of joy and tears to my eyes. My sun did his PHD in Kings college Cambridge, and four years ago my husband, my son, and I were among the audience who sat in that breathtaking chapel during the service. Last year I lost my dearest, dearest husband to cancer and I was left with beautiful and amazing memories. Your singing and talking about Cambridge brought back all those precious memories. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are all so lovely.

@chasethecat3839

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorfy; must be a difficult time of year for you and your son. On a happier note, I bet you are very proud of your son.

@munashubber9177

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words. You are right, it is very difficult and sometimes unbearable, but i am extremely luckier than most. I had immensely happy years with him, and he left me with the most beautiful memories to last me for ever. And I have my lovely son in whom I see his father every time i look at him. He is my pride and joy. Again thank you and I wish you the most happy and safe Christmas.

I can’t get enough of your beautiful singing. It’s like angels❤️ I love Philips favorite and Stephanie does that very well😊👍❤️

i agree with Philip it feels like the build up to christmas , suspeseful

@i.l.m.5129

3 жыл бұрын

I came here to say this but since it's already been said, I will just say that I agree with you and Philip, lol. It's one of my favorites.. and I always think of Home Alone when I hear it, too.

I’m with you Philip. I love the Carol of the Bells. I loved learning from you Kat and you all have beautiful voices.

I'm glad Philip picked Carol of the Bells. It's such an energetic and uplifting song. I prefer it over the slower carols. Christmas is a joyful time, and I guess, for some people, a lively carol signifies that joy and spirit. But I can understand how some might be put off by its intensity - not me though.

The Carroll of the Bells is full of anticipation not horror! Lol. It is one of my very favourites. The three of you were spectacular! Well done! Merry Christmas to you all!

ENCORA! Or rather: Can we please have a full Christmas concert in the Chapel? Pleaseeeeee? #begging

@jmk1962

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Derinately should do some carols in Christmas Eve when the others are there too.

@pattimuscarella6369

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! It would be lovely to hear the carols and see the icons in the chapel whilst singing!

@coltonm.1522

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@christinal.suarez1838

3 жыл бұрын

YES, PLEASE!

@robinchurch5658

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely🤗

Ahhh....... When like stars His children crowned, All in white shall wait around. Wonderful!

My parents too met in their church choir when they were still at school. They sang in the choir until recently , they are 92! My Mum used to sing the processional solo ‘once in royal’ and this remains my wonderful memory of the service of nine lessons and carols at. Christmas. 💕

Kat you are SO AWESOME. Thank you for sharing this part of yourself with us.

LOVED this advent 17 !!! Cat, Phillip and Stephanie thank you 💛🏰💛🏰💛🏰💛🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

@leahhamdaoui7755

3 жыл бұрын

P>S> I LOVE the carol that is Phillip's favourite and you all 3 sang it SO WELL

Agree with Philip and love Carol of the Bells!

Absolutely wonderful. Kat is a gem. I look forward to her return. I shall miss these daily posts when they end. What a fantastic group of people and Stéphanie is a treasure. Thank you for brightening our day.

I'm with Philip - Carol of the Bells is about anticipating a superfluity of joy - it's not scary!!! never heard that before - still laughing!

An amazing job by all of you, I love listening, your the ones who come to a home because I’m a shut in and feel sad. we feel like we’re forgotten. Then you come ! Thank you, God bless guys

@eileeng2492

3 жыл бұрын

You are not forgotten. We are praying for all the people who are stuck at home by themselves. Hang in there!

@barbaramalloy6565

3 жыл бұрын

@@eileeng2492 thank you writing me back. I wondered sometimes if what we write is read. I no now. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

@lisaglynn3121

3 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot of us, shut ins, without anyone! Wishing all A Happy Christmas 🎄

@mariak9727

3 жыл бұрын

🥰I’m optimistic that things will improve for all of us!! Wishing you a blessed Christmas🙏 And 💕Peace, 💕Hope & 💕 Good Health for 2021.🥰

@dyrekvellnagel3011

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariak9727 p

Oh thank goodness for the sheer joy you all impart in these dark times truly wonderful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

In the bleak midwinter is my favourite hymn, love the last verse also. Thank you for yet another bazzer.x

I'm not a religious person but I love singing and carols are so beautiful, especially Carol of the bells! 😍😁

Poor Philip having to defend his favourite carol, it doesn't matter if it's not one of your favourites Cat!! Absolutely beautiful

Oh my gosh, Stephanie! I have watched your videos since the beginning and love them all but this one bought me to tears in a good way. I loved the carols and all the lovely information that Kat shared and the beauty of your three voices. Very special, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Oh Kat! You are a gift. There’s nothing like the liturgical music of season to prepare our hearts for the true meaning of Christmas. Thanks for the reminder💜💜💗💜

Could you hear me clapping after each song? Its the festiveness that we need so much right now and hope you know how much we appreciate it. Thank you!

Kat brought me to tears quoting the first chapter of John. God becoming a man, so we can be sons of God! What better "lesson" could there be than the source of our salvation! So simple, yet so deep!

Kings College is the best way to Celebrate Christmas Eve...listen mid morning here in Canada as we are 5 hours behind! Sadly, just the choir this year. The English do Christmas Carols Best! Kat is right about David Wilcox - He is the KING of Descant Writing! Oh my!! Kat is a Theology Major!!!!! Loving her more each day!!! This was a great Epiosde! KUDOS to Phillip for stepping up to plate... But I always thought Carol of the Bells was creeps too... Phillip took it all in stride though! Well done guys!!

@paean109

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I love to watch the Kings College Christmas Eve Nine Lessons and Carols every year. It is so enjoyable to hear their fantastic voices. When I was young I sang in the church choir (I'm also in Canada), but we certainly didn't hold a candle to the choirs in the UK.

I could listen to the three of them sing all day! Gorgeous!

All three of you have beautiful voices and I’m thankful you honored my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ with your singing. The Word came down to the earth, the Word was God. God Himself came down to the most humble stable to save us, to give us freedom and forgiveness and eternal life. While we were still enemy’s of God. That is what Love looks like. Thát is a true Christmas-miracle 💫 Wish you all a blessed, happy and joyful Christmas 🌟

@raffaellavitiello1762

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

I am with Philipp, that’s my favorite carol too!!!! 🎄♥️

I have been rewatching each advent from 2019, 2020, and 2021 on the correct day. This is one of my favorites. I have to say, I agree with Philip, Carol of the bells is one of my faves!

Not only do I love Phillip, but I love his choice of carol, as it's my favorite as well! Although the one before it, was just as beautiful.

Thank you for the beautiful carolling! I sang along heartily!! Hearing Kat talk about English choral traditions made me think about my childhood growing up in a quintessential English village and singing in the local church choir. Wonderful warm memories!

she has the prettiest brown eyes. i listen to king's college lesson and carols every year. my favorite is "the angel gabriel". I'll be thinking of you, as I drive or ride from place to place. i would love for her to visit my home just 45 minutes outside London. she makes me smile w/ her wonderful laugh. a very nice job---little tight---but steph has the pipes to do it. relax and let it flow. the red and the hair style is so very nice. so many things for which to be thankful, and this presentation through the last few months has certainly been mine. best to all of you, for I hope to meet you all in the coming year. God Bless You All.

First, I get up this morning and the first thing I see online on CNN is a feature about “our” Stephanie is now considered a KZread super star! YAY😄 So happy and proud to be part of this international KZread community! Second, when I finished last night’s episode, KZread showed me there are TWO Carols from King’s full length albums (over an hour each) for our viewing pleasure. Third, so much love and appreciation for dear, lovely, talented Cat-what a wonder FULL addition to LaLande and am soooo sad to see her go. From now on, every time I read John 1:1 I will hear her say, “the word was GOD”.

Ok, I said another advent day was by far my favorite...but...I changed my mind, this one is now my favorite. Thank you all for your beautiful singing. We sing as a family. All seven of my children sing beautifully. We will be getting together soon to sing Christmas carols ourselves! This one warmed my heart! And Philip, I liked your song too! Blessings, Mary

Stephanie has amazing singing voice and Cats is priceless here . Thank you

funny you should mention Kings College, I sang with them in our chapel at our school QMS when I was a teenager, as I a mezzo soprano was in the choir at my school, we were all girls then, and to sing with the boys was amazing.

@chasethecat3839

3 жыл бұрын

Thats impressive

OMG.......Carol of bells is also my favorite X mas Song. The three of them did it GREAT. Phillip is soooo funny today.

Wow. What an absolute treat . Thankyou so much. Your going to be missed terribly Kat🌻🌻🌻

Sorry, guys. I'm enjoying this so much and I wish I was with you so I could gab and sing right along with you. I too have sung in choirs all my life. Soprano 1 My father was a tenor, played piano and was an accomplished violinist. My parents met in 1939 singing in a choir...I kid you not. Have much to say and feel crazy frustrated, so forgive me if I ramble on a bit. You three 'nerds' blend together in every way. Gorgeous sounds resound in the grand salon. CAT: I have a wonderful unforgettable Christmas memory that you've ignited. I married a very nice and handsome Brit. We honeymooned in England, Christmas 1979 to meet more members of my new English family who couldn't come to Canada for our wedding in October. On Christmas Eve we crowded into the narthex of Durham Cathedral as an added adventure to an already eventful day. Standing squished with other onlookers and disappointed we hadn't arrived earlier, I turned and beside me was a young chorister in procession who began to sing, Once in Royal David's City. Right in front of me!!!!! His sweet beautiful voice echoing into the far reaches of the Cathedral and into my heart. It was magical. At that point I had the best spot in that magnificent House. Sing on, dear ones. You made my day. Looking forward to singing with At Home Choir in January. Big hugs.🎵💖

@catbrooks9789

3 жыл бұрын

Durham is the university I studied Theology at!! I have enjoyed many a 9 Lessons and Carols in that cathedral - how amazing to hear on your honeymoon

@charlotteMT134

3 жыл бұрын

@@catbrooks9789 Oh, Wow. So glad I shared my story with you dear Cat.

Just wanted to say all of you are making the Christmas season even more special A very big THANK YOU

Well, Cat made me cry on & off thru this whole video. It just was so touching the way she explained about the carols traditions. And I love hearing the carols. I haven't been to church in a very long time, but there is something so magical & spiritual about being there at Christmas. Finding out recently that I have cancer has affected me in many ways. But due to the health crisis & my treatments, I have to stay home as much as possible. My elderly mother is missing being able to attend church, as well as having all of her children, grandchildren & even great-grandchildren come to our small, rural home for Christmas this year. It breaks my heart that I can't help in some way. I would love to ring the church bell one more time at Christmas, like I used to do when I was young. I love my holidays & the traditions associated with them, but I really haven't been able to celebrate them this year, either due to the weather or being ill. And now, I just hope & pray to be able to celebrate them again. Thanks for the carols. It really helps.

Rewatched for the hundredth time , still my favorite, still blessed me !!!!!!

I'm in tears listening to your singing - thank you so much - this is fascinating!

@yummboy2

3 жыл бұрын

It is very moving, is it not?

@patriciaodoherty5202

3 жыл бұрын

I was too!

I loved this episode, Kat is amazing, I hope she gets home for Christmas but I also hope she comes back. ❤️

By far my favorite advent video yet! I’m an Episcopalian in the US and we share the traditions of the lessons and carols service. I loved hearing the carols and the history of the service.

@morganc1038

3 жыл бұрын

I was also in the choir as a child. My father was in the choir until he was ordained. We lived far from relatives so all my Christmas memories involve singing at the "children's" service then going to a party at a choir member's home and then going back to sing at midnight mass. Then we had to go back again and sing on Christmas morning. I love all those memories. I'm no longer in the choir though because my voice was only pleasant as a child, haha.

thank you Cat for sharing your heart and your experience of the thing that you love. Music and God