Have to Go Forward
Everyone has a story to tell – a story that can be described as a faith journey. Father Gene describes that little by little, we may realize that not all of life's answers can be found in the dusty pages of some book. Life is lived, and it's up to us to make decisions of varying importance that will steer the direction of our lives. What do you do with the scars, marks, and challenges that life impresses upon you? Do you throw in the towel and give up, or do brush yourself off and keep going? Father Gene has some useful advice to keep us all moving forward in this world.
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.