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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: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi

by Pat Griffin, CM | April 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Did you have a chance to see Pope Francis’ “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on March 27? Faith and prayer held the center in this simple yet dramatic event.

A Vincentian View: A Psalm

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

I make no secret of the fact that if I could teach only one book of the Bible, I would choose the Psalms.

A Vincentian View: The Meaning of Work

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Work without the opportunity to find its purpose and its contribution to creation in the service of others is work that can dehumanize.

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.

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.

John the Baptist, Vincent and consecration

by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2014 | News

Considering Consecrated Life: Patrick Griffin, CM reflects on St. John the Baptist, Vincent and Consecration

Father Patrick Griffin CM tells his story

by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2014 | Formation

Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM, former Director with the Daughters of Charity shares his vocation journey and his various ministries.

Fr. Pat Griffin CM – An Undivided Heart

by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2014 | Formation

Fr. Pat Griffin CM speaks with a group of discerners in the context of a year dedicated to consecrated life. “An Undivided Heart” Two years ago, when I was with the Daughters in Paris, I was searching for a unifying theme to capture some presentations which I wanted...

“The Boldness of Charity” – Daughters of Charity reflect

by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family

Theme for Daughters of Charity Provincial Assemblies throughout the world in 2014.

“Vincentian as Visionary/Re-awakening”

by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family

Fr. Griffin shared the importance of telling our stories to help each person learn from another.

VFCAP Day 2 – First photos

by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family

Module 1 - “A Vincentian is a Visionary... Reawakening” - with Rev. Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM Outcomes To connect with each other To be inspired by the charism of the primary/primitive spirit (Hear some Vincentian stories, Learn from the stories) To connect with their...

Blessed Marguerite Rutan – April 9

by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

Famvin remembers this day of her martyrdom in 1794 with the text of the homily by Fr. Patrik Griffin at the Mass of Thanksgiving during her beatification in 2011. At that time Father Griffin was the Director General of the Daughters of Charity Some excerpts from the...

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