One Size Doesn't Fit All
How do we deal with individuals as individuals? One of the most difficult aspects to grasp in the 21st century is the idea of "one size fits all." That is the notion that all people should fit into tidy categories. Sometimes there comes a person who doesn't fit our criteria, path, work, or more. Instead of forcing everyone to march the same tune, we should instead care for those who are on different routes than us.
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.
Some moments stay with us forever—the instant understanding clicks, or gratitude suddenly deepens. Father Gene reflects on recognizing “the good stuff”: learning, resilience, and the quiet sacrifices of those who came before us that made our own lives possible.