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.
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.