Pat Griffin, CM
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A Vincentian View: Listening with the Spirit
Pentecost holds high the Holy Spirit for our attention and devotion.
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A Vincentian View: The Vincentian Way to Minister
Vincent instructs them with the directive that they cannot think of themselves as set apart for the physical care of the poor nor for their spiritual wellbeing.
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A Vincentian View: Lessons Learned
The situation caused by the coronavirus has provided a certain level of instruction for many of us.
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A Vincentian View: A Night that Begins in Loneliness
I think that I can point to a number of elements in the Gospel story of the passion and death of Jesus that suggest that feeling of loneliness.
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A Vincentian View: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi
Did you have a chance to see Pope Francis’ “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on March 27? Faith and prayer held the center in this simple yet dramatic event.
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A Vincentian View: A Psalm
I make no secret of the fact that if I could teach only one book of the Bible, I would choose the Psalms.
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A Vincentian View: The Meaning of Work
Work without the opportunity to find its purpose and its contribution to creation in the service of others is work that can dehumanize.
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A Vincentian View: Our Silence
I have often given talks on the importance of silence and on the need to listen. I know the value of these attitudes in prayer and in fruitful conversation. From the silence can emerge new ideas and insights.
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A Vincentian View: Enlarge the Door
Personally and institutionally we must enlarge our doors to allow the King of Glory and his entire entourage entrance and application.
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A Vincentian View: Reverencing the Word of God
The challenge and encouragement was for all of us to value and read our Bibles more vigorously—even as we prepared to listen to its word as a Church.