Why Do You Wear A Ring?
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on the symbolic significance of the Marianist ring, worn as a sign of final vows. Click below to hear Father Gene share how people often mistake the meaning of the ring, assuming marriage rather than religious commitment.
Faith is often passed on quietly, through habits, conversations, and the way we live each day. Father Gene reflects on how values are caught—not forced—and how kindness, consistency, and presence shape the hearts of children more than rules ever could.
In a world pulled between urgency and fear of change, Father Gene reflects on the tension we live with every day. This conversation invites us to slow down, listen well, and rediscover the quiet, courageous work of building bridges instead of choosing sides.