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A Vincentian View: Reconciliation

by Pat Griffin, CM | June 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

St. John’s University, where I work, planned a prayer service around the theme of “Unity and Hope” in order to address the issue of racism that has dominated our country’s thinking in the past weeks

A Vincentian View: The God of the Living

by Pat Griffin, CM | June 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Jesus tells them and us: He is not God of the dead but of the living.

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: The Sleeping Jesus

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.

A Vincentian View: Our Daily Bread

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Remember the Exodus instructions to the people Israel in the desert? Each morning, they may collect only enough “manna” to feed them for the day (Exod 16:4-15).

A Vincentian View: The Life Within

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 26, 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.

Baffled – Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

“Baffled” - Pat Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" You know how it is when you have a birthday party for a child. The room can overflow with balloons bobbing up from the chairs, streamers hanging from the ceiling, colorful centerpieces...

“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.