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.
As a new year approaches, Father Gene speaks honestly about mistakes, forgiveness, and the courage to let go. This reflection reminds us that our failures don’t define us—and that moving forward, one honest step at a time, is where healing begins.
At the heart of Christmas is a simple, powerful image: a child born into the world. Father Gene reflects on why the baby Jesus continues to soften hearts, awaken hope, and remind us what truly matters in our shared humanity.