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?
Celebrating success isn’t about boasting—it’s about acknowledging effort, growth, and the people who helped along the way. Click to listen to this FatherSide Chat, as Father Gene encourages us to embrace our achievements, big and small, and share the joy with others.
What if you started each day knowing—without a doubt—that you are deeply loved? Click to listen to this FatherSide Chat, as Father Gene explores the life-changing reality of God’s unshakable love and how embracing it can transform the way we see ourselves and others.