Seeing, hearing, and proclaiming, is a true summary of the apostolic life and calling, of the life that bears witness to Jesus, not only in that first generation of witnesses, but down to our own day. When we consider what has impacted us most in our faith journey, certainly what we have seen and heard from other people remains a powerful influence . It may have been a teacher, or priest, or deacon, or religious. Perhaps it was the example of parents, spouse, close friends, or even neighbors. It may be that reading about the life of a saint set us on fire. An attractive joy witnessed by others, a life deeply committed to practical acts of charity, an extraordinary resilience in the face of trial and suffering are eloquent testimonies. They provoke questions in the hearts of those who see and hear: “Why are you so happy? What moved you to do that? How have you been able to survive so much difficulty?” Responding to questions like that can deepen the witness. The Feast day John the Apostle today and the accompanying scripture remind us that we, too, are among those who have seen and heard. Now it is our time to proclaim, in small ways, or large ways, by our joy, our charity, our life of faith, the One we have seen and heard.