In this weekend’s Gospel Reading our Lord Jesus asks His disciples the question: “Who do people say that I am?” This is an important question for us to think about in our world today. Who do people say that Jesus is? Is our Lord Jesus important to our world today? Are His teachings still relevant in our society today or are they a thing of the past? He then goes on to question His disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” This is an important question for all of us to answer. How important is the Lord Jesus to your daily life? Do the teachings of Jesus make a difference into your life? Do you have a deep, personal relationship with the Lord Jesus that is deepened by prayer? Each of us has to reflect upon and answer this important question that the Lord puts before us. May we all take some time this week and renew our commitment to the Lord and being His disciples. Last weekend we saw the Hope Appeal Video at our Masses. It was good for us to be reminded of the many good works that the Hope Appeal does in our diocese. It is my hope that all members of our Parish Family will prayerfully consider making a gift to this year’s Hope Appeal. Thank you for your generosity of the past and your prayerful support of this year’s Hope Appeal Campaign. This week I will be away at our annual Diocesan Clergy Conference. Please keep me and the priests of our diocese in prayer as we gather for our annual conference. HAVE A GREAT WEEK!