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A Vincentian View: Speaking the Truth

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: “Speaking the Truth” In recent history in the United States, people have been more challenged to come to grips with the truth. In the political as well as ecclesial spheres, the need to decide who to believe and how much to believe has arisen often....

A Vincentian View: Writing Letters

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: “Writing Letters” When I worked for the Congregation and the Company in Europe, I resolved at the very beginning of my tenure to write home once-a-week. I carried out that commitment faithfully. Little danger exists that my letters will be collected...

A Vincentian View: For the Greater Glory of God

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: “For the Greater Glory of God” A week or so ago, I had the opportunity to preach on the memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola. As might be expected, I began to think about the Jesuits and then I toyed with the idea of how many Jesuits I could list. ...

A Vincentian View: Speaking the Same Language

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: “Speaking the Same Language” For the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of preaching retreats in Ireland and England. I also had the opportunity to give some conferences in Paris. All these talks were for our Sisters, the Daughters...