Two readings that regularly show up towards the end of the liturgical year capture my imagination.
Griffin
A Vincentian View: Pouring Out One’s Life
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
For someone who suffered as much as Paul, one must notice with what peace he looks toward the future.
A Vincentian View: A Too Merciful God
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Understand Jonah! He complains that the Lord is too merciful!
A Vincentian View: A Man Had Two Sons
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Listen carefully (again) to the first line of the parable: “A man had two sons.” Until the account of both sons receives a hearing, the telling cannot be completed or properly understood.
A Vincentian View: A Focus on Labor
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I find a very Vincentian spirit in Labor Day. From the beginning, Louise and Vincent were serious about being hard workers themselves and promoting the ability to work among the poor whom they served.
A Vincentian View: Healing
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Right now, healing, hope, and life mix together in my head and heart. They rest firmly within the Gospel message, and find application in our Vincentian charism.
A Vincentian View: The Christ of Vincent de Paul
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The pleasure of reading Vincentian authors on the meaning of Christ for Vincent, of looking at Vincent’s own writings and preaching, and of studying the events of his life has tendered me a blessing
New Director General Daughters of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Embargo date 1/27/2014 Fr. Bernard Schoepfer, C.M. Appointed New Director General of Daughters of Charity. Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that he has appointed Fr. Bernard...
Fr. Pat Griffin, CM steps down
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, News
Fr. Patrick Griffin to step down as Director-General of the Daughters of Charity Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that, due to health concerns, Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M....