The Power Of Listening
In this heartfelt FatherSide Chat, Father Gene shares how his years serving in urban ministry opened his eyes to the realities of others’ lives. Through listening, humility, and compassion, he learned that true ministry begins by welcoming differences with an open heart.
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.