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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.

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May 19, 2026
Feeling loved sounds simple, yet for many people it’s one of life’s hardest truths to accept. Father Gene reflects on grace, relationships, and the quiet challenge of believing that—even through mistakes and failures—we are still deeply and faithfully loved.
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May 12, 2026
Spring brings new beginnings, but graduation carries more than celebration—it brings uncertainty, pressure, excitement, and possibility. Father Gene reflects on the courage it takes to move forward, reminding graduates that progress begins not with certainty, but with taking the first step.
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