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.
In life’s deepest tragedies, words often fall short. Father Gene reflects on the quiet but powerful gift of simply being present—showing up, standing alongside others, and offering healing through presence when no explanation or comfort seems enough.
Father Gene reflects on how true religion begins at our everyday level—sharing meals, praying together, and asking simple yet profound questions like “Who’s hungry?” Discover how faith grows stronger when rooted in real conversations and community life.