Sunday as Pratice
When it comes to church on Sunday, some people, especially the younger generation, may find it difficult to fully understand what really happens at Mass. Mass is not the end of the game. Instead, it continues to propel us through the ups and downs of the upcoming week.
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.