Long Term Vision
How do we maintain our opinions, our attitudes, and our beliefs in the midst of a whole lot of diversity? Today, differences that we have with others cause tension. These differences of opinion have always existed, but nowadays cause people not to talk to each other. It’s tearing us apart. How do we gain enough wisdom to take our opinions into the public and be able to talk about them?
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.