Singing Karaoke with the Saints

There has been a few times in my life thus far that I have gotten to sing karaoke. At a friend's birthday, some girls' night outs, and just because it sounded like fun to friends have been such occasions for the singing. The most memorable time was when a friend had purchased an old machine that had "holiday" songs on it. It was used well for a 4th of July and St. Patrick's day get together! 🙂 How much fun is it to sing along to some songs that are loved and so good?!

The thing about karaoke though is the majority of us do not have that stellar voice just like the artist. And even if we do have a great voice, it will not sound exactly the same as the original for one reason or another. Nevertheless, it is a good time singing along with whatever musical artist and song we have picked.

In our church, we have a number of beautiful souls (the Saints who have been canonized and the saints who have not been) who have gone before us that created their own song here on earth. Some of their tunes are more familiar than others. And some of them are our own anthem we hope to emulate as well. But, the thing about it is, no matter how "perfect" or well done we preform the song that was created before us - it is not our own and will not sound the same. There is nothing wrong with following in others' footsteps to grow closer to Christ, but no matter how hard I try I will not be St. Francis de Sales,  Pope St. John Paul II, or St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. My circumstances, my life, my journey is completely and uniquely my own than all the Saints in heaven. These Saints can inspire me and guide me to discover my own song that God has laid before me. In the meantime, I will continue to enjoy their beautiful melodies left on earth and sing along with them karaoke style.

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Father, 

Thank you for the gift of so many beautiful souls who walked this earth that are now Saints in union with you in heaven. Their melodies left behind pointing towards you make us here on earth want to sing along with them. May I always remember that you have chosen a specific melody for me and all your children here and I'm not expected to sing the same song as some of these great Saints. It is not so much about being exactly like my brothers and sisters, but being my authentic self to praise you and draw others closer to you. 

In your name I pray, Amen. 

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Simply a little pencil in God's hand,

Elizabeth