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.
We live in a throwaway culture where it can feel easier to replace something than repair it. Father Gene asks whether we’re bringing that same mindset into our relationships—and what happens when we choose forgiveness, say “I’m sorry,” and decide to stay.
Depression can make life feel empty, isolating, and without meaning. Father Gene talks honestly about facing those feelings without pretending they aren’t real—and how connection, meaningful action, and simply reaching out can help bring a little light into the darkness.