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.
Faith is often passed on quietly, through habits, conversations, and the way we live each day. Father Gene reflects on how values are caught—not forced—and how kindness, consistency, and presence shape the hearts of children more than rules ever could.
In a world pulled between urgency and fear of change, Father Gene reflects on the tension we live with every day. This conversation invites us to slow down, listen well, and rediscover the quiet, courageous work of building bridges instead of choosing sides.