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A Vincentian View: What Must Be Done?
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Each year, St. John’s University celebrates Founder’s Week. From September 20-27, the days point the University towards St. Vincent and our charism, and they conclude with the great Solemnity on the 27th.
A Vincentian View: Who Do You Say That I Am
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Jesus gathers his disciples and asks them an important question “Who do people say that I am?”
A Vincentian View: Labor Day
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We can imagine Jesus spent much of his life in honest labor working with his hands and serving his community by his daily efforts.
A Vincentian View: Running the Good Race
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.
A Vincentian View: Who Do You Say That I Am
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gathers his disciples and asks them an important question “Who do people say that I am?”
A Vincentian View: Labor Day
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We can imagine Jesus spent much of his life in honest labor working with his hands and serving his community by his daily efforts.
A Vincentian View: Running the Good Race
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.
A Vincentian View: “Earthen Vessels”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The “earthen vessel” provides an illustrative image as we consider the ministry and mission of the Apostle James.
A Vincentian View: Francis de Sales
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem.
A Vincentian View: An Art Gallery
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.
A Vincentian View: Inspiration
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.
A Vincentian View: On the Way for a Visit
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.
A Vincentian View: Tongues of Fire
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.
A Vincentian View: A Time for Retreat
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...
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
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.
A Vincentian View: Recognizing the Lord
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.