We don’t expect to hear difficult words as we do from Jesus in the Gospel. But it is good to be reminded once in a while that the decision to do the right thing, the good thing, is not always easy and without conflict. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reminds his followers to be prepared for difficult decisions that will bring them into conflict with those closest to them.Contributions for the Regional Bulletin should be received at the Regional Office by the close of business each Wednesday.Subscribe at the bottom of the page to receive an email notification of the publication of the latest Regional Bulletin.