Safe To Tell That Story
In today's world, we can often be concerned about what others may think about us, or we may feel challenged by what others may say about us. Instead of counteracting with negativity, let's build up and affirm one another. Doing so will ensure everyone feels welcome to talk about what their struggles.
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.