Consecrated Life

The Journey – Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | September 27, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In this reflection on “The Journey” Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series of reflections "Considering Consecrated Life" Some may wonder what it was like in NY during the visit of Pope Francis. Let me offer one man’s experience . . . not of the privilege of being...

Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration

by John Freund, CM | September 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on "Collaboration” in his series "Considering Consecrated Life" September 27th falls on a Sunday this year. For me, two elements emerge from that fact. One is that in a diocesan parish setting, I will need to use the proper readings of...

Surprised by the Word of God – Pat Griffin, CM

by John Freund, CM | September 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In “Surprised by the Word of God” Father Pat Griffin continues his reflections in the series "Considering Consecrated Life" Twice each week I have the opportunity to be the main celebrant at our daily masses at St. John’s University. Our normal practice involves...

Family Values – Patrick Griffin, CM

by John Freund, CM | September 6, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections | 0 Comments

Fr. Patrick Grifin reflections on Family Values in his series on "Considering Consecrated Life". Two happenings can capture our attention during this year. We celebrate the “Year for Consecrated Life,” and we look forward to the “World Meeting of Families” which will...

A Heart’s Desire Griffin

by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Fr. Pat Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" with a reflection on “A Heart’s Desire” The film...

The Journey – Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

In this reflection on “The Journey” Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series of reflections "Considering Consecrated...

Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration

by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on "Collaboration” in his series "Considering Consecrated Life" September 27th falls on a...

“Forgetting who you are”

by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

With this reflection, Forgetting Who You Are - Pat Griffin CM continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" Recently, a friend of mine said something which stuck in my mind. The guidance was not original or profoundly stated, but I heard its wisdom and warning...

A Vincentian Vernacular

by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

“A Vincentian Vernacular” Another reflection In Patrick Griffin's series "Considering Consecrated Life" For emphasis, we choose significant “years” to begin and end on certain dates. Thus, Pope Francis decided that the “Year of Consecrated Life,” would begin on the...

“Write to me” Reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

I imagine the Lord God holding out an invitation: Write to me. Pen and paper are not the absolute needs, but the desire to speak fluently and to allow my heart to be revealed.

“Awaited” – reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2015 | Formation

“Awaited” – reflection by Fr.Pat Griffin

Take this ring!

by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

Tracy Kemme, soon to make her vows as a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares a moving reflection that bridges a span of over 60 years. (Global Sisters Report) After Mass and breakfast at the Motherhouse one morning a few weeks ago, Sister Flo asked me to stop by...

Patrick Griffin on “The Boldness of Charity “

by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis tells us that God is not afraid of newness.

Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati to Host Days of Service and Mission

by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity

Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati to Host Days of Service and Mission

Pat Griffin CM – A Free Spirit

by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

And so, the Spirit is free. From the view of that Spirit, “liberal” and “conservative” must and do tend in the same direction. As persons consecrated by that divine presence, we pray for her outpouring in our lives and ministries as Pentecost comes upon us.

“Looking to Heaven” – Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2015 | Formation

Yes, even now, in this Easter Season, we pray: “maranatha,” “Come, Lord Jesus.” We look to heaven for that glorious advent.

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