Parenting is a Relationship
When it comes to parenting, a vital component of the parenting process revolves around relationships. The bond that is established between parent and child charts the course for how that relationship proceeds over the years. Your relationship with your child should be based on a commitment to your faith that is similar to Mary’s faith when she said "yes" to God. Now is a great time to reflect on your own mother's experiences, as they may give insight as to what Mary, along with her husband, Joseph, experienced while raising Jesus.
As a new year approaches, Father Gene speaks honestly about mistakes, forgiveness, and the courage to let go. This reflection reminds us that our failures don’t define us—and that moving forward, one honest step at a time, is where healing begins.
At the heart of Christmas is a simple, powerful image: a child born into the world. Father Gene reflects on why the baby Jesus continues to soften hearts, awaken hope, and remind us what truly matters in our shared humanity.