Growing Up
What does it mean to grow up? Some might say it's what you do when you get your first adult job or get married and start raising a family. Has it ever crossed your mind that growing up means thinking more of others and less of yourself?
Loneliness touches everyone at times, but it doesn’t have to have the final word. Father Gene reflects on how purposeful gathering—small, intentional moments of connection—can grow into real community, offering space to listen, share, laugh, and walk through life together.
Some lessons arrive softly, reminding us that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. Father Gene shares why creating sacred space for “me” isn’t selfish—it’s essential—and how learning to say “I can’t” can become an act of love.