Belonging In The Now
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene explores why many people believe in God yet feel distant from church. He reflects on individuality, belonging, and how faith communities can adapt by paying attention to the present moment and creating spaces where everyone feels included.
Feeling loved sounds simple, yet for many people it’s one of life’s hardest truths to accept. Father Gene reflects on grace, relationships, and the quiet challenge of believing that—even through mistakes and failures—we are still deeply and faithfully loved.
Spring brings new beginnings, but graduation carries more than celebration—it brings uncertainty, pressure, excitement, and possibility. Father Gene reflects on the courage it takes to move forward, reminding graduates that progress begins not with certainty, but with taking the first step.