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.
Father Gene reflects on the challenge and gift of living fully in the present. Rather than being weighed down by past regrets or future worries, he explores the daily practice of focusing on “now” through conversation, community, and gratitude.
In life’s deepest tragedies, words often fall short. Father Gene reflects on the quiet but powerful gift of simply being present—showing up, standing alongside others, and offering healing through presence when no explanation or comfort seems enough.