I love to teach about the Psalms. When I do, the first image that I offer to suggest the breadth and depth of these biblical poems/songs is an Art Gallery.
![A Vincentian View: An Art Gallery](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/10/fr-griffin-reflections.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem.
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I love to teach about the Psalms. When I do, the first image that I offer to suggest the breadth and depth of these biblical poems/songs is an Art Gallery.
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
On the campus of both Niagara University and St. John’s University, identical life-size metal statues of the Blessed Mother stand outside in grassed areas.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I love to teach about the Psalms. When I do, the first image that I offer to suggest the breadth and depth of these biblical poems/songs is an Art Gallery.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
On the campus of both Niagara University and St. John’s University, identical life-size metal statues of the Blessed Mother stand outside in grassed areas.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We live in a world and at a time that has much need for the energizing fire of the Holy Spirit.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
One of the Pilgrimage Festivals of Judaism is Shavuot. It translates into English as “weeks’ and thus is sometimes called the “Feast of Weeks” as it marks the seven weeks (the “week of weeks”) between Passover and the feast. In Greek (and English), the translation...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each year during the Easter Season, I find myself fascinated by the idea that the friends of Jesus do not recognize him in the resurrected form.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
For the last years, I do not think that I have meditated on any theme more often that listening. Most recently, the line that ends the story of the Transfiguration has attracted me.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Ash Wednesday follows Mardi Gras – “Fat Tuesday.” The days stand out as contrasts.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
When I celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with people, my emphasis does not solely embrace God’s forgiveness of our sins of the past, but promotes God’s grace to live a better future.