Come With An Empty Cup
How do we as Christians come to the civic arena? I believe we come with an empty cup. What does this mean? The way we can understand each other is not by trying to convince others of how right we are. As we communicate with others whom we know share different views, let’s start the conversation by saying, “Tell me about you.” This is the great gift that we can bring to the conversation — the empty cup. We must recapture the art of listening so that we can come to others with an empty cup in order to hear and understand them better.
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on life’s quiet reminders to slow down and pay attention. From the aches that humble us to the stillness that heals us, he invites us to see life—and even death—as part of God’s gentle rhythm.
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on the powerful role of influencers—both cultural and spiritual—in shaping our lives. He challenges us to ask: Who are we truly listening to? and Which voices inspire us toward faith, truth, and compassion?