What do we learn from St. James on his feast day? We follow his journey: one of the first to respond to Jesus's call to discipleship; part of the intimate community of three with Jesus; needs purification from his ambition and pride; becomes the first apostle to be martyred. Who and what made the difference in his life that enabled him to make such a journey? He responded and accepted Jesus and his love. What can make the difference in our journey? The same.