Symphony
Our civic life could be viewed as a symphony. And in our civic symphony, we strive to cooperate with our separate visions and views in order to create a harmonious world. And in this world, we all feel and believe that we have a part, and that our part counts. And so it is with our political life. With election day coming up next week, let's go to the polls and play our parts in this great symphony.
Father Gene reflects on the challenge and gift of living fully in the present. Rather than being weighed down by past regrets or future worries, he explores the daily practice of focusing on “now” through conversation, community, and gratitude.
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.