From a human point of view, water is inseparable from life.
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by Pat Griffin, CM | October 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Four of Paul’s epistles are called “captivity letters:” Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This past weekend contained the “moving-in” days at St. John’s.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
From a human point of view, water is inseparable from life.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever considered that the stations of the cross (usually) encircle us when we gather in our place of worship?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Each year I select a theme that gives direction to one/some of the programs that I organize at St. John’s University.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The situation caused by the coronavirus has provided a certain level of instruction for many of us.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I make no secret of the fact that if I could teach only one book of the Bible, I would choose the Psalms.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Work without the opportunity to find its purpose and its contribution to creation in the service of others is work that can dehumanize.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I have often given talks on the importance of silence and on the need to listen. I know the value of these attitudes in prayer and in fruitful conversation. From the silence can emerge new ideas and insights.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Personally and institutionally we must enlarge our doors to allow the King of Glory and his entire entourage entrance and application.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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!