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.
What if God's plan isn't a perfect blueprint, but a relationship that continues even when we fail? Father Gene reflects on a God who doesn't abandon us when we fall short, but continually invites us forward with faith, hope, and love.
Growing up means carrying both the good and the mistakes that shaped us. Father Gene reflects on truth, confession, friendship, and the difficult journey of forgiving ourselves, reminding us that our mistakes may be part of our story—but they don't have to define it.