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.
Loneliness touches everyone at times, but it doesn’t have to have the final word. Father Gene reflects on how purposeful gathering—small, intentional moments of connection—can grow into real community, offering space to listen, share, laugh, and walk through life together.
Some lessons arrive softly, reminding us that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. Father Gene shares why creating sacred space for “me” isn’t selfish—it’s essential—and how learning to say “I can’t” can become an act of love.