Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

We live in a serendipitous world where there is a chance that anything and everything could happen. How do you handle the situations that you face — both the good and the bad? Life in and of itself is important. It is in our power to maintain and foster that life. A committed prayer life will help us keep going and realize that it is okay to have problems, as long as those problems don't overcome us. There is hope in this life even in our darkest days.

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May 19, 2026
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.
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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.
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