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 control, emotions, and learning to live fully in each moment. Life brings joy and hardship, but maturity means responding with freedom—letting problems exist without allowing them to define us.
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene explores life’s ongoing trilogy of identity, belonging, and storytelling—inviting us to embrace growth beyond labels, rediscover our purpose, and courageously share our evolving story with those who truly listen.