A Gift
God gives us the gift of love. To accept that God loves us can be hard to grasp. Sometimes we wonder, “Don’t I have to earn God’s love?” The truth of my faith says, “No.” God’s love is a gift. It’s a gift that is difficult to understand. God’s love is an embrace that’s eternal and unbreakable.
Father Gene reflects on the challenge and gift of living fully in the present. Rather than being weighed down by past regrets or future worries, he explores the daily practice of focusing on “now” through conversation, community, and gratitude.
In life’s deepest tragedies, words often fall short. Father Gene reflects on the quiet but powerful gift of simply being present—showing up, standing alongside others, and offering healing through presence when no explanation or comfort seems enough.