Pope Francis has decided that an emphasis in our Catholic community for the next few years will focus our attention on the concept of “synodality.”

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our liturgical year has again arrived at its longest season. After the preparation of Advent draws us into the joyful celebration of Christmas, we move to “ordinary time” until Lent leads us into the Easter Season and Pentecost.
by Pat Griffin, CM | January 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 6 Comments
An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis has decided that an emphasis in our Catholic community for the next few years will focus our attention on the concept of “synodality.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
From the earliest days of my Catholic education, the good School Sisters of Notre Dame taught my young schoolmates and me to bow our heads when we said the name “Jesus.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In this year dedicated to St. Joseph, I have written several times on the way in which the Psalms can express the thinking and praying of the Holy Family.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The situation caused by the coronavirus has provided a certain level of instruction for many of us.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I think that I can point to a number of elements in the Gospel story of the passion and death of Jesus that suggest that feeling of loneliness.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Did you have a chance to see Pope Francis’ “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on March 27? Faith and prayer held the center in this simple yet dramatic event.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I make no secret of the fact that if I could teach only one book of the Bible, I would choose the Psalms.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Work without the opportunity to find its purpose and its contribution to creation in the service of others is work that can dehumanize.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I have often given talks on the importance of silence and on the need to listen. I know the value of these attitudes in prayer and in fruitful conversation. From the silence can emerge new ideas and insights.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Personally and institutionally we must enlarge our doors to allow the King of Glory and his entire entourage entrance and application.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
What’s your take on Systemic Change? I thought I would ask you to share what you think is the state of systemic change in the Vincentian Family.