Challenged by the No
Often times, we may like the idea of "living the yes,” while also being challenged by “living the no.” What does this mean? Learning to say "no" to certain things and saying "yes" to other things takes a certain amount of courage, vision, and understanding. We must remember that we can't say "yes" to everything, as we may stretch ourselves past our capacity.
In this FatherSide Chat, Fr. Gene tackles the decline of organized religion—not with panic, but with hope. He invites us to rethink how we live and express faith, and to rediscover God through honest conversation, community, and courageous connection.
In today’s FatherSide Chat, Fr. Gene reflects on what it really means to follow Jesus—not through rigid rules, but by returning to the founder’s vision: lifting others up, facing brokenness with faith, and carrying the dream of hope daily.