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.
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.