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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 our desire for significance and the promise of eternal life. Click to listen as Father reminds us that true fulfillment comes not from self-exaltation but from recognizing others, embracing a greater purpose, and glimpsing the mystery of eternity.
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene explores the origins of Lent and its meaning today. Follow along as Father emphasizes that Lent is a personal journey of renewal, not just tradition. True Easter joy comes from real transformation—embracing new life through reflection, commitment, and faith.