Vincentian Family
A Vincentian View: Being Vincent de Paul
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.
A Vincentian View: Being Rich in What Matters to God
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.
A Vincentian View: The Better Part
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.
A Vincentian View: Bearing the Marks of Jesus
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
Paul ordinarily employed a scribe to write down the letters that he dictated for the benefit of his local churches. Sometimes, however, he picks up the pen himself to write a last few lines.
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A Vincentian View: Out of your Mind
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Has anyone ever accused you of being “out of your mind?”
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A Vincentian View: Ordinary Time
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.
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A Vincentian View: Look Inside and Outside
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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.
Who You Calling a Vincentian”?
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.
A Vincentian View: Reconciliation
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
A Vincentian View: The God of the Living
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus tells them and us: He is not God of the dead but of the living.
A Vincentian View: Listening with the Spirit
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Pentecost holds high the Holy Spirit for our attention and devotion.
A Vincentian View: The Vincentian Way to Minister
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent instructs them with the directive that they cannot think of themselves as set apart for the physical care of the poor nor for their spiritual wellbeing.
A Vincentian View: Lessons Learned
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.
A Vincentian View: A Night that Begins in Loneliness
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.
A Vincentian View: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi
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.
There has got to be a better system!
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.