Advent
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the start of Advent isn't too far away. As we speed into the holiday season, Advent can often be nudged to the periphery, despite the fact that Advent can have a profound effect on our attitude about Christmas. Advent is a time to concentrate on Mary, the mother of God. Sometimes we forget that Mary put her hopes, dreams, and aspirations on hold in order to answer God's call to be the mother of Jesus. Mary said "yes," and that changed her whole life. A question for us to ponder this Advent season: How many times have we put our plans aside and said "yes" to God's plan for us?
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on the beauty of everyday vocations. Whether you’re a plumber, teacher, doctor, or artist, each of us has a sacred calling — to bring a little more of God’s kingdom into the world.
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on life’s quiet reminders to slow down and pay attention. From the aches that humble us to the stillness that heals us, he invites us to see life—and even death—as part of God’s gentle rhythm.