Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Better Part
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.
A Vincentian View: Bearing the Marks of Jesus
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
Paul ordinarily employed a scribe to write down the letters that he dictated for the benefit of his local churches. Sometimes, however, he picks up the pen himself to write a last few lines.
A Vincentian View: The Body of Christ
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
On occasion, some college campuses run a program called “The Last Lecture.” We have done it a few times at St. John’s.
A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Heart
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Each year, St. John’s University organizes a program around the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ).
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A Vincentian View: Look Inside and Outside
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The flow of our celebrations in these weeks invite us to a place in the middle. Two feasts attract our attention and border out reflections.
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A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?
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A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Crèche
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022
A Vincentian View: The Decision to be Grateful
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We need to be grateful for all the blessings that we receive and to express that awareness aloud in words and through deeds.
A Vincentian View: Building Up the Other
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Serving at a Catholic and Vincentian University offers me many opportunities to affirm and support our young sisters and brothers. Let us lift up our young, our future.
A Vincentian View: Pouring Out One’s Life
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
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 | Oct 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Understand Jonah! He complains that the Lord is too merciful!
A Vincentian View: A Man Had Two Sons
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
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 | Sep 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
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: From Homelessness to Hope
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The topic of homelessness continues to hold its place in my mind, but now with a particular emphasis upon the young on the streets of our cities.
A Vincentian View: A New Vision
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We, too, receive the opportunity and encouragement to have a deeper vision into the person and mission of Jesus.
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.