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A Vincentian View: A Good Thief’s Gift
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 9, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
The synoptic passion narratives are similar, but there are unique elements. One is the story of the Good Thief in Luke’s Gospel which we hear on this Palm/Passion Sunday.
A Vincentian View: Holy Ground
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 26, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
Whenever we have the reading from the Book of Exodus in which Moses encounters the Lord in the burning bush, I am immediately put in mind of the Church in which I am celebrating the Eucharist.
A Vincentian View: The Lessons of the Transfiguration
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 12, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
In 2002, Pope John Paul II gave the Church the Luminous Mysteries of the rosary—the so/called Mysteries of Light. One of these mysteries is the Transfiguration.
A Vincentian View: Praying – Step One
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 26, 2025 | Reflections | 2 Comments
It is the rare weekend when I celebrate mass and someone does not ask me to pray for a particular need.

A Vincentian View: By God’s Grace
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 12, 2025 | Reflections
Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians has one powerful line that has defined my self-awareness for most of my life. “By God’s grace, I am what I am.”

A Vincentian View: 400 Years and Still Counting
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 29, 2025 | Reflections
Thinking about how our world will change in the next 25 years can challenge our vision. Imagining 400 years into the future seems beyond our ability to comprehend.

A Vincentian View: The Holy Door of Hope
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 15, 2025 | Reflections
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
A Vincentian View: A Story for Yom Kippur – Jonah
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
As Christians, we can pray with and for our Jewish brothers and sisters on these holy days. We can learn from their time of devotion and reflection.
A Vincentian View: What Must Be Done?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each year, St. John’s University celebrates Founder’s Week. From September 20-27, the days point the University towards St. Vincent and our charism, and they conclude with the great Solemnity on the 27th.
A Vincentian View: Who Do You Say That I Am
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gathers his disciples and asks them an important question “Who do people say that I am?”
A Vincentian View: Labor Day
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We can imagine Jesus spent much of his life in honest labor working with his hands and serving his community by his daily efforts.
A Vincentian View: Running the Good Race
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.
A Vincentian View: “Earthen Vessels”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The “earthen vessel” provides an illustrative image as we consider the ministry and mission of the Apostle James.
A Vincentian View: Francis de Sales
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem.
A Vincentian View: An Art Gallery
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I love to teach about the Psalms. When I do, the first image that I offer to suggest the breadth and depth of these biblical poems/songs is an Art Gallery.
A Vincentian View: Inspiration
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.