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. . . .”
Reflections
A Vincentian View: Separation from the Father
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A host of lessons arises within the story of the Prodigal Son. It continues to challenge and suggest as we reflect and recognize ourselves in the text.
A Vincentian View: Synodality and Listening
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
For me, the word most frequently invoked as one reflects upon and participates in the call to synodality in the current Church is “listening.”
A Vincentian View: Be Kind
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Sometimes when I read the Scriptures, a word pops out for me in a way that it has not done before.
A Vincentian View: Blessed are the Poor
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
If you have ever seen Fiddler on the Roof, you may remember the prayer of Tevye.
A Vincentian View: Embracing the Truth
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This past weekend contained the “moving-in” days at St. John’s.
A Vincentian View: Being Vincent de Paul
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
“Being Vincent de Paul” can prompt our reflection. The intent, however, should not be to compare ourselves to him but to allow our love for the poor to be inspired by his witness.
A Vincentian View: No Place Like A Home
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Most of us know the blessing of a home; we must strive to make it a reality for others. This path leads to our eternal home.
A Vincentian View: Preparing the Child for the Road
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
“Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.” The wisdom of that statement grows on me as I continue to think about it.
A Vincentian View: The Sign of the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The sign of the cross enables us to confess our belief in our Triune God in a regular though sometimes forgetful manner.
A Vincentian View: Christ is Alive
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, Christus Vivit (“Christ is Alive”), was released on March 25th of this year.
A Vincentian View: Innocent
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we reflect upon the meaning of the cross in this Holy Week, the third evangelist’s writing draws us to consider the suffering of the faultless in an emphatic way.
A Vincentian View: The Love of a Father
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
An analysis of each of the persons in the story would reward our study, but let me single out the way the father responds to his younger son’s return.
A Vincentian View: Blood Sisters and Brothers
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As a Vincentian Family, we know the close ties that we have with those who are poor among us. A DNA test might reveal that it is not just a matter of the spirit but also of the blood.
A Vincentian View: What’s in a Name?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, those not familiar with my family would frequently confuse our names. I confess to some annoyance when someone got my name wrong.
Introducing Lent 2019: Seeing Christ in All People
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 2, 2019 | Announcements, Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
People share stories of how they have encountered Christ. Join them on this journey of faith, and dive deeper into the heart of Christ this Lent!