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A Vincentian View: The Synod and the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Whenever I have taught the Epistles of Paul or instructed lectors on these texts, I emphasize that one must read these letters as if they were addressed to oneself and to a Christian community gathered to hear them.

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – To Bethlehem

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In an earlier post, I noted how the Holy Father’s summons to “synodality” attracts me. His call to “journey together” reminds me of how often I travel alone and according to my own devices. Who should be my companions on the way and what provisions should I bring? ...

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – Joseph and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | December 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Pope Francis has decided that an emphasis in our Catholic community for the next few years will focus our attention on the concept of “synodality.”

A Vincentian View: The Holy Name of Jesus

by Pat Griffin, CM | December 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

From the earliest days of my Catholic education, the good School Sisters of Notre Dame taught my young schoolmates and me to bow our heads when we said the name “Jesus.”

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – To Bethlehem

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In an earlier post, I noted how the Holy Father’s summons to “synodality” attracts me. His call to “journey together”...

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – Joseph and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis has decided that an emphasis in our Catholic community for the next few years will focus our attention on the concept of “synodality.”

A Vincentian View: The Holy Name of Jesus

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

From the earliest days of my Catholic education, the good School Sisters of Notre Dame taught my young schoolmates and me to bow our heads when we said the name “Jesus.”

A Vincentian View: A Thankful Man

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

In this year dedicated to St. Joseph, I have written several times on the way in which the Psalms can express the thinking and praying of the Holy Family.

A Vincentian View: The Guardian

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

I like the term “guardian.” It has an association with St. Joseph. Frequently he receives the title “Guardian of the Lord” and “Guardian of the Holy Family.”

A Vincentian View: Go to Joseph

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

In this year when Pope Francis has invited us to pay special assistance to the patriarch of the Holy Family, we have probably already heard the expression “Go to Joseph.”

A Vincentian View: If today you hear his voice…

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

One of my favorite lines in the psalms rests within Psalm 95. The prayer starts with a wonderful summon to the people to praise.

A Vincentian View: Joseph and Psalm 127 – Building and Sleeping

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The idea of building a house attracts me when I think of Joseph.

A Vincentian View: Filled with Compassion

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

One can hardly imagine that Jesus could use the term “father” without some reflection on the one who had been his earthly father for most of his life, Joseph.