Consecrated Life

The Journey – Fr. Pat Griffin

by | 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...
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Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration

by | 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...
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Surprised by the Word of God – Pat Griffin, CM

by | 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...
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Family Values – Patrick Griffin, CM

by | 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...
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“Forgetting who you are”

“Forgetting who you are”

by | Jun 29, 2015 | ,

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...

“Forgetting who you are”

A Vincentian Vernacular

by | Jun 22, 2015 | ,

“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...

Take this ring!

Take this ring!

by | Jun 5, 2015 | ,

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...

Pat Griffin CM – A Free Spirit

Pat Griffin CM – A Free Spirit

by | May 28, 2015 | ,

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.

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