Eternal Life
Jesus asked, “Do you believe in me? Do you believe in what I say?” Tragedies and upsetting occurrences are part of what makes us human. But what do we do when things go wrong? When things don’t go our way, and when things are challenging, how do we believe? How do we continue to have faith? Placing our trust in God reminds us that there is a tomorrow. The difficult times are not the end. The end is what Jesus promised everyone — life everlasting.
What does it really mean to say, “I’m in”? In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene explores Ash Wednesday and Lent not as rituals of guilt, but as intentional renewal. A season to recommit, refocus, and choose something better for ourselves and those around us.
Some moments stay with us forever—the instant understanding clicks, or gratitude suddenly deepens. Father Gene reflects on recognizing “the good stuff”: learning, resilience, and the quiet sacrifices of those who came before us that made our own lives possible.