This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’”
Who are we? Sometimes it’s not an easy question to answer. We are each many things and as we mature we evolve. The people in our lives may see us as they always have, not recognizing the ways in which we’ve grown or changed. We each have a truth to proclaim, a testimony of who we are and what we believe. Our core identity may remain constant, but our life experiences and spiritual growth effect the ways in which we express our identities and proclaim our truths.
Phillip Schwartz
Reflections 
You are so wise and insightful. Thank you for this. I read it everyday as part of my morning prayers and meditations. It has awakened some questions and given me answers to others. It has also given me a new appreciation for the daily readings from scripture and how they apply to my life and life now. In this difficult time of turmoil and conflict it is wonderful to find a place that is mostly peaceful and very reflective.
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