Each year I select a theme that gives direction to one/some of the programs that I organize at St. John’s University.
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by Pat Griffin, CM | September 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This past weekend contained the “moving-in” days at St. John’s.
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
“Being Vincent de Paul” can prompt our reflection. The intent, however, should not be to compare ourselves to him but to allow our love for the poor to be inspired by his witness.
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The blessing of abundance carries with it a responsibility. Jesus points out that truth when he tells the parable of the rich man with the abundant harvest.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Each year I select a theme that gives direction to one/some of the programs that I organize at St. John’s University.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Has anyone ever accused you of being “out of your mind?”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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 | Sep 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Paul’s guidance confronts me. I desire to heed his advice, but I feel the challenge and see the obstacles. Like much of Paul’s advice, no easy response presents itself.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love. Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In this contentious time when politics can influence decision-making, the biblical stories about food direct our attention to what is most important.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Scholars tell us that fully one-third of the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels comes to us through parables.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The liturgical celebrations of this past Independence Day weekend have challenged me.
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 6, 2020 | News
In a few days, through Facebook Live, many Vincentians will meet online to pray for the needs of the men and women of today’s world (especially those individuals who are poor).
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Who is a VIncentian? Is it an organization, a mindset, a federation of religious organizations? Let me suggest that it is a way of looking at things shared by a number of people.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
St. John’s University, where I work, planned a prayer service around the theme of “Unity and Hope” in order to address the issue of racism that has dominated our country’s thinking in the past weeks