Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
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A Vincentian View: Listening with the Spirit
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Pentecost holds high the Holy Spirit for our attention and devotion.
A Vincentian View: The Vincentian Way to Minister
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
A Vincentian View: Lessons Learned
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The situation caused by the coronavirus has provided a certain level of instruction for many of us.
A Vincentian View: A Night that Begins in Loneliness
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
A Vincentian View: Mary’s Lessons on Joseph
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
A Vincentian View: Yearning for Home (Joseph and Psalm 137)
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The Babylonians destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem in 587 BC and took most of the people of Israel into captivity—moving them from their ancestral home to foreign lands. Psalm 137 engages the feelings of those displaced persons.
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
Pat Griffin “reads” a St. Vincent statue
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2015 | Formation, News
Pat Griffin “reads” a St. Vincent statue