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?
What does trusting God look like when you don’t have all the answers? Father Gene reflects on Mary’s faith, the inner voice calling us toward goodness, and the courage to do what’s right—even when others disagree or we face consequences.
Who are the people you turn to when something great happens—or when life gets difficult? Father Gene shares simple ways to recognize the friendships that matter, understand who you trust, and discover the people who truly bring life into your life.