From a human point of view, water is inseparable from life.
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by Pat Griffin, CM | October 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
All of us have become familiar with the incentive that has become part of our national effort to protect each other and our country: “If you see something, say something.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Four of Paul’s epistles are called “captivity letters:” Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
From a human point of view, water is inseparable from life.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever considered that the stations of the cross (usually) encircle us when we gather in our place of worship?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Each year I select a theme that gives direction to one/some of the programs that I organize at St. John’s University.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Scholars tell us that fully one-third of the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels comes to us through parables.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The liturgical celebrations of this past Independence Day weekend have challenged me.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
St. John’s University, where I work, planned a prayer service around the theme of “Unity and Hope” in order to address the issue of racism that has dominated our country’s thinking in the past weeks
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus tells them and us: He is not God of the dead but of the living.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Pentecost holds high the Holy Spirit for our attention and devotion.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent instructs them with the directive that they cannot think of themselves as set apart for the physical care of the poor nor for their spiritual wellbeing.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The situation caused by the coronavirus has provided a certain level of instruction for many of us.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I think that I can point to a number of elements in the Gospel story of the passion and death of Jesus that suggest that feeling of loneliness.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Did you have a chance to see Pope Francis’ “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on March 27? Faith and prayer held the center in this simple yet dramatic event.