Reflections

A Vincentian View: The Grace of Graces

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

“We need only ask Saint Joseph for the grace of graces: our conversion” (PC p. 9).

A Vincentian View: The Fiat of St. Joseph

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“In every situation, Joseph declared his own “fiat,” like those of Mary at the Annunciation and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.”

A Vincentian View: Dreamers

by Pat Griffin, CM | February 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Joseph, Vincent and Louise, Francis, and many others invite us to think about what is possible as we open our eyes to God’s grace for a different and better world.

A Vincentian View: Joseph and Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | February 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

Since Pope Francis declared this the Year of St. Joseph, I have given this figure of our faith some attention. I have invited Joseph into my world and sought his instruction.

A Vincentian View: The Prophet

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.

A Vincentian View: The Synod and the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Whenever I have taught the Epistles of Paul or instructed lectors on these texts, I emphasize that one must read these letters as if they were addressed to oneself and to a Christian community gathered to hear them.