The Way We Are Formed
The many things and people we encounter and interact with over the years will form us in positive and negative ways. This is especially true when it comes to the relationships parents and children have. As parents, don’t give up on your ideals — the things you hold dear. Passing those ideals on has a profound effect on how children are formed.
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.