J. Patrick Murphy

How St. Vincent went from retail to wholesale

by | June 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

The story of the impact of one of Vincent early sermons is well known in Vincentian circles, especially among the Ladies of Charity. Indeed, it is their “foundation story.” Four hundred years later that story is still being told. But it is a story with even wider...
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The value of vulnerability… and eye openers

by | May 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Ever wonder what made Vincent Vincent? Here's a thought. The value of vulnerability and eye-openers. A few days ago I read a description of Jesus’ way of formation. It went something like this... When Jesus sent his apostles into society he insisted they be very...
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When am I most the image and likeness of God?

by | May 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We all know that we were made in the image and likeness of God. But think about the question Fr. Pat Griffin asked retreatants in his closing conference at a recent retreat. “When do I most experience myself as made in God’s image and likeness? I was amazed as he...
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Do Vincentians have the smell of sheep?

by | May 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Few visitors to the Internet have not read about Pope Francis telling priests to “be shepherds with the smell of sheep." “The priest who seldom goes out of himself … misses out on the best of our people, on what can stir the depths of his priestly heart. … This is...
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