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.
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.
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.