Consecrated Life

A Sight For Sore Eyes

by John Freund, CM | January 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

An environment of survival withers the hearts of our elderly, taking away their ability to dream. In this way, it cripples the prophecy that our young are called to proclaim and work to achieve.

Consecrated Life and Humanitarian Crisis of Migrants/Refugees in the 21st Century

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | February 25, 2016 | Justice and Peace, News | 0 Comments

100 people coming from various countries and religious congregations have joined together in Rome from 22nd to the 25th of February to reflect on the role of Consecrated Life in the humanitarian crisis of millions of migrant/refugee men and women in the world today....

Fr. Patrick Griffin – Be Happy

by John Freund, CM | January 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"Be Happy" is the theme of this week's reflection by Father Patrick Griffin in his series Considering Consecrated Life Although we have moved on culturally, liturgically we remain in the Christmas Season. In these next days, rarely will you or I wish someone a “Merry...

An Open Door Policy – Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | November 29, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“An Open Door Policy” Considering Consecrated Life: The images and symbols surrounding the Holy Year of Mercy make my head swim with content and possibility. When my brain slows down, three favored images emerge at this point in my reflection. All of them have a...

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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