To do this with enthusiasm, hope, a sense of urgency, and – most importantly – unwavering faith in the Lord. He asks us to consider how we would respond to these questions:

• Are we equipped to fulfill the great commission the Lord has given us?

• Do we personally have the qualities of mind, heart, and spirit to take up this task?

• Are our parishes ready to respond to the challenges of the mission in our times?

• What decisions need to be made so that we can marshal the resources the Lord has given us to do the work of the Gospel?

• Are there ways we can pull together as a Catholic community to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel more effectively in the city of Baltimore and the nine counties of Maryland that comprise the Archdiocese of Baltimore?

• How can we reach out more dynamically to those who have left and those who are searching?