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?
Fatherhood changes with every season of life. From holding a newborn to guiding grown children and grandchildren, Father Gene reflects on the wisdom, care, and quiet responsibility that shape a father's role through each stage of the journey.
Who am I, really? It's a question that follows us through every stage of life. Father Gene reflects on identity, mistakes, forgiveness, and the freedom to begin again, reminding us that our failures do not define us—our willingness to keep growing does.