Advent
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the start of Advent isn't too far away. As we speed into the holiday season, Advent can often be nudged to the periphery, despite the fact that Advent can have a profound effect on our attitude about Christmas. Advent is a time to concentrate on Mary, the mother of God. Sometimes we forget that Mary put her hopes, dreams, and aspirations on hold in order to answer God's call to be the mother of Jesus. Mary said "yes," and that changed her whole life. A question for us to ponder this Advent season: How many times have we put our plans aside and said "yes" to God's plan for us?
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on doubt, decision-making, and faith. He suggests that questioning isn’t weakness but part of living thoughtfully. Even disbelief requires faith, reminding us that honest reflection and uncertainty often guide our deepest convictions.
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on navigating deep disagreements in a divided world. Real conversation, he says, begins not with arguments but with listening—entering dialogue empty-handed, asking honest questions, and learning how to share convictions without turning them into weapons.