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.
Loneliness touches everyone at times, but it doesn’t have to have the final word. Father Gene reflects on how purposeful gathering—small, intentional moments of connection—can grow into real community, offering space to listen, share, laugh, and walk through life together.
Some lessons arrive softly, reminding us that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. Father Gene shares why creating sacred space for “me” isn’t selfish—it’s essential—and how learning to say “I can’t” can become an act of love.