Edges of Population
Education is one of the ways the Marianists bring people, especially those who have been excluded, into the main stream of culture. From the very beginning, the Marianists have remained committed to living with and working with those who are on the edges of society.
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.