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 if God's plan isn't a perfect blueprint, but a relationship that continues even when we fail? Father Gene reflects on a God who doesn't abandon us when we fall short, but continually invites us forward with faith, hope, and love.
Growing up means carrying both the good and the mistakes that shaped us. Father Gene reflects on truth, confession, friendship, and the difficult journey of forgiving ourselves, reminding us that our mistakes may be part of our story—but they don't have to define it.