Since Pope Francis declared this the Year of St. Joseph, I have given this figure of our faith some attention. I have invited Joseph into my world and sought his instruction.
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A Vincentian View: Enlarge the Door
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Personally and institutionally we must enlarge our doors to allow the King of Glory and his entire entourage entrance and application.
A Vincentian View: Reverencing the Word of God
by Pat Griffin, CM | January 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The challenge and encouragement was for all of us to value and read our Bibles more vigorously—even as we prepared to listen to its word as a Church.
A Vincentian View: A New Decade
by Pat Griffin, CM | January 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The beginning of a new decade seems to offer wider possibility and a new hope to me. For whatever reason, the number 2020 seems positive!
A Vincentian View: A Wider Holy Family
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I amused myself with the thought that the “Christmas cards” of Mary and Joseph might look like the traditional religious cards that we sometimes use.
A Vincentian View: Joseph and Listening
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In the current time with all our issues, St. Joseph can stand forth to teach us as a just man, as a worker and family man, as an obedient believer, and as a quiet person with an ability to listen.
A Vincentian View: The Whole Story
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
My friends, the whole story during this holy season invites us to strengthen our faith within our closest community and to express it in the widest world.
Pat Griffin “reads” a St. Vincent statue
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2015 | Formation, News
Pat Griffin “reads” a St. Vincent statue
“A Week of Sundays” Reflections from Fr.Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2015 | Formation
“A Week of Sundays” Reflections from Fr.Pat Griffin
“Are You Lonesome Tonight?” – Holy Saturday
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2015 | Formation
In “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” – Holy Saturday Father Pat Griffin continues his series of reflections
“Why are you here, Elijah?” Fr. Griffin reflects
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2015 | Formation
Griffin consecratedSo much happens on March 25th in the Vincentian Family – Father Pat Griffin reflects on “Why are you here, Elijah?”
Fr. Griffin – The Triduum – What’s the rush?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2015 | Formation
Pat Griffin – “I’ve learned to stop rushing things that need time to grow.”
Essentials for the inward journey of Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation
Inward journey and three essentials: a path, a light, and nourishment
Griffin – Considering Consecrated Life “Lenten Observance
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Two liturgical events during the Christian year stir me. Both transpire during the time of Lent and lead to my observations.
Marked with Ashes – Fr. Pat Griffin, CM
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2015 | Formation
Unfailingly on this day, some people find a disconnect between the Gospel reading and the marking of our foreheads with ashes.
Considering Consecrated Life “Going to Galilee”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Considering Consecrated Life “Going to Galilee”