People who plan are much less likely to be taken by surprise. One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Michael Jordan, responded to criticisms that many of his shots were “lucky” by saying that chance or luck favors those who are best prepared. In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks about how important it is […]

The rich man in today’s Gospel does not seem like a bad man; in fact, he seems like a smart businessman. Jesus, however, points out that this man’s flaw was that he was thinking only about himself and his own comfort and security. When we fail to think about the needs of others, we call […]

When we need to reach someone, it’s nice to know that they are accessible. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us that God our Father is always accessible and that prayer is one of the most important ways that we can communicate with him. Jesus even gave us the words we can use to talk […]

Although we are in a different place from what we were twelve months ago, and our liturgical life is returning to all but ‘normal’, the importance of staying connected with members of the communities of the City Pastoral Region remains important. The Regional Bulletin is one way in which the parishes of the region can […]