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?
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.