Posted on 04/09/2014 4:45:35 PM PDT by NYer
I’ve never seen anything quite like this. And I’ll wager you haven’t either.
From the Christian Post:
SonLight Music Ministry had just finished what sounded like a beautiful rendition of “Be Thou My Vision” when Father Ray Kelly again took the mic at the wedding of Chris and Leah O’Kane. But instead of closing the ceremony as planned, the priest unleashed a big surprise for the couple that’s destined for the pantheon of wedding viral videos.
It’s not a joke or a slip-up, but a performance of epic proportions. A backing track mysteriously begins and Father Kelly launches into a rewritten version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” customized just for the newly married couple.
Just watch.
Big surprise for Bride and Groom...Chris and Leah Wedding - YouTube Video
Not fair, that song makes me cry anyway. Thank you for posting.
Amen! Quite magnificent, actually. A wonderful, glorious, heartfelt gift to the young couple. Almost makes me want to get married again.....
um... yeah, riiiight. But seriously, it was very nice and tastefully done by the good Father. Great voice. Kudos!
Thanks for sharing!
Well, it may not have been totally by the rubrics, but it was certainly lovely (he has a great voice and great interpretive skills). He must have arranged it in advance with the musicians, so I’m assuming he’s probably a friend of the couple or perhaps their families.
I don’t think he’s likely to repeat the performance at some other wedding! It was clearly a special gift, very touching and I think the couple and the attendees loved it. You couldn’t watch it without a tear or two.
Beautiful church, also.
I would have had no mascara and red eyes in subsequent wedding photos.
Me too....and I’m a guy!
ROFLL!!!
Almost makes me want to get married again.....
Or maybe just go out sometime for karaoke?
;-)
Wonderful!
Really like the grape joke on your homepage!
I know you like this song :-)
Actually, he had a separate recording so it came as a surprise to all present.
I take it back ... just watched the video again and, you are right, the musicians are playing. Thank you for pointing this out.
That was absolutely beautiful.
I will sing for you anytime.
the priest has a nice voice, I wonder if he ever made a religious music cd..
M2HL
It was wonderful. Hope they’ll have many years of happiness.
Beautiful. What a special memory he’s given not just to the blessed couple, but to EVERYONE in attendance.
Really like the grape joke on your homepage!
Thanks! Glad to send a smile your way!
I do. And I only know it necause you introduced me to OTR. Thank you! :)
What a beautiful gift!
I’ll post something profound in a minute, I just seem to have something in my eye right now...darn eyelashes....
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