The story of St John the Baptist is told in few words but most Christians remember his dramatic death at the behest of a dancing girl. His words " I am not fit to undo the strap of his sandal" though show that he was aware as were  the other prophets that God was speaking through him; he knew that his place in life was to bear witness to the coming of Christ. My place in life is similarly clear. I must be alive always in the presence of God. My witness has to be to the Father Son and holy Spirit and always to avoid sin. The prophets seem to have been given graces that we have not experienced. Is it possible that we are too tied to our lives in this world  and do not welcome the grace that would send us into the wilderness of a solitary life; but not solitary for God would be all in all. "Be holy" said Jesus, "for my Father in heaven is holy". This seems so beyond my grasp that I don't make anything but a cursory effort. "My yoke is easy and my burden is light" tells me that all efforts are supported The Son took on our weak flesh and suffered in mind and body to enable us to be pardoned  and to receive the Holy Spirit the  channel of all that is Good.

Dear God let me not forget that you are always with us and may this day be without sin for me and all tour people.