Friday, January 2, 2026

John 1:19-21

This is how John appeared as a witness. When the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ he not only declared, but he declared quite openly, ‘I am not the Christ.’

There was a point at the beginnings of what would be church history when questions were asked about St John. These questions went on after his death and after the death and resurrection of our Lord. Was the Christ John or Jesus. What these early passages want to establish to everyone is that John was not the Christ. It does however give us something to preach about. Who are you? What are you about? People want to know.

The same question was asked of the Buddha. Who are you? Are you a god? NO. Are you a sorcerer? No. Tell us who are you that we might give an answer. The Buddah gave his answer “I am awake.”

We are invited today to pose that question to ourselves and quietly answer it. Well this life, this year will ask you that question in many different ways. Find your calling and may it make you comfortable sometimes and uncomfortable other times. I am a simple parish priest among many other identities. A continued Merry Christmas and remember Rabbouni in your end of year giving please. Your financial help keeps our doors open.