Belonging vs. Bullying
In today's society, it can often be difficult to show our true self. One way we can make it easier on ourselves is to affirm one another and build each other up instead of tearing one another down. When we feel like we belong in society, it will help us get through the struggles of life.
What does it really mean to say, “I’m in”? In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene explores Ash Wednesday and Lent not as rituals of guilt, but as intentional renewal. A season to recommit, refocus, and choose something better for ourselves and those around us.
Some moments stay with us forever—the instant understanding clicks, or gratitude suddenly deepens. Father Gene reflects on recognizing “the good stuff”: learning, resilience, and the quiet sacrifices of those who came before us that made our own lives possible.