Saying Thank You
very morning we are given another chance at the greatest miracle called life. How often do we stop and thank God for the gift of our life? The essence of our lives can be viewed as a gift. Every breath we take is the Spirit telling us that God wants us to live and keep going. What we must do is learn how to thank God each and every day for the many gifts He bestows upon 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.