The Heart Of Christmas
At the heart of Christmas is a simple, powerful image: a child born into the world. Father Gene reflects on why the baby Jesus continues to soften hearts, awaken hope, and remind us what truly matters in our shared humanity.
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.