An important maxim in Christian tradition affirms simply lex orandi, lex credendi that can be rendered “The law of praying is the law of believing.”
Griffin
A Vincentian View: Wednesdays
Suppose that you served on the committee that debated the choice of the week to honor St. Joseph. What day would you pick?
A Vincentian View: Joseph 2.0
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
A Heart’s Desire Griffin
Fr. Pat Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" with a reflection on “A Heart’s Desire” The film “Amadeus” offers a compelling and colorful telling of the life of Mozart. At its end, Salieri, who had been jealous of Mozart, characterizes himself...
Jonah: The Protesting Prophet
Father Pat Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" with this reflection on “Jonah: The Protesting Prophet” For the past two weeks and into this week, the Minor Prophets have provided many of the texts for our reflection at the Eucharist. Haggai,...
The Journey – Fr. Pat Griffin
In this reflection on “The Journey” Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series of reflections "Considering Consecrated Life" Some may wonder what it was like in NY during the visit of Pope Francis. Let me offer one man’s experience . . . not of the privilege of being...
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on "Collaboration” in his series "Considering Consecrated Life" September 27th falls on a Sunday this year. For me, two elements emerge from that fact. One is that in a diocesan parish setting, I will need to use the proper readings of...
Surprised by the Word of God – Pat Griffin, CM
In “Surprised by the Word of God” Father Pat Griffin continues his reflections in the series "Considering Consecrated Life" Twice each week I have the opportunity to be the main celebrant at our daily masses at St. John’s University. Our normal practice involves...
Family Values – Patrick Griffin, CM
Fr. Patrick Grifin reflections on Family Values in his series on "Considering Consecrated Life". Two happenings can capture our attention during this year. We celebrate the “Year for Consecrated Life,” and we look forward to the “World Meeting of Families” which will...
“Touched” reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
a Vincentian must be close enough to touch and be touched.
Griffin “The Director’s Chair”
Pat Griffin CM continues his series on Consecrated Life with this reflection on the Director's Chair. Recently, I took on a new role at St. John’s University. I have assumed the primary responsibility for the Vincentian Center for Church and Society (VCCS). With that...
Solidarity – Fr. Pat Griffin
Father Patrick Griffin CM reflects on “Solidarity” in his series devoted to Considering Consecrated Life In my last essay, I wrote about “blame” as it arises in the story of Aaron and the golden calf (Exod 32: 1-24). This week, let me deal with an attitude which...
