“We need only ask Saint Joseph for the grace of graces: our conversion” (PC p. 9).
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A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
A Vincentian View: A Great Symphony of Prayer
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.
A Vincentian View: The Transfiguration – Listen
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
For the last years, I do not think that I have meditated on any theme more often that listening. Most recently, the line that ends the story of the Transfiguration has attracted me.
A Vincentian View: What a Difference a Day Makes
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Ash Wednesday follows Mardi Gras – “Fat Tuesday.” The days stand out as contrasts.
A Vincentian View: The Fiat of St. Joseph
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“In every situation, Joseph declared his own “fiat,” like those of Mary at the Annunciation and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.”
A Vincentian View: Dreamers
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Joseph, Vincent and Louise, Francis, and many others invite us to think about what is possible as we open our eyes to God’s grace for a different and better world.
“Forgetting who you are”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
With this reflection, Forgetting Who You Are - Pat Griffin CM continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" Recently, a friend of mine said something which stuck in my mind. The guidance was not original or profoundly stated, but I heard its wisdom and warning...
A Vincentian Vernacular
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“A Vincentian Vernacular” Another reflection In Patrick Griffin's series "Considering Consecrated Life" For emphasis, we choose significant “years” to begin and end on certain dates. Thus, Pope Francis decided that the “Year of Consecrated Life,” would begin on the...
“Write to me” Reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
I imagine the Lord God holding out an invitation: Write to me. Pen and paper are not the absolute needs, but the desire to speak fluently and to allow my heart to be revealed.
“Awaited” – reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2015 | Formation
“Awaited” – reflection by Fr.Pat Griffin
Patrick Griffin on “The Boldness of Charity “
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis tells us that God is not afraid of newness.
Pat Griffin CM – A Free Spirit
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
And so, the Spirit is free. From the view of that Spirit, “liberal” and “conservative” must and do tend in the same direction. As persons consecrated by that divine presence, we pray for her outpouring in our lives and ministries as Pentecost comes upon us.
“Looking to Heaven” – Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2015 | Formation
Yes, even now, in this Easter Season, we pray: “maranatha,” “Come, Lord Jesus.” We look to heaven for that glorious advent.
Fr. Pat Griffin – “The Ends of the Earth”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Celebrating the spread of the Gospel
Fr. Pat Griffin – The Tomorrows of God
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family
Fr. Pat Griffin reflects on “The Tomorrows of God” in his series Considering Consecrated Life