Four of Paul’s epistles are called “captivity letters:” Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.
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by Pat Griffin, CM | March 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A host of lessons arises within the story of the Prodigal Son. It continues to challenge and suggest as we reflect and recognize ourselves in the text.
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
For me, the word most frequently invoked as one reflects upon and participates in the call to synodality in the current Church is “listening.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Sometimes when I read the Scriptures, a word pops out for me in a way that it has not done before.
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
If you have ever seen Fiddler on the Roof, you may remember the prayer of Tevye.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Four of Paul’s epistles are called “captivity letters:” Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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 John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation, News
For the first time, Superiors and Presidents of the more than 150 branches that make up the Vincentian Family will meet in Rome, Italy from January 8 to 12, 2020.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
I amused myself with the thought that the “Christmas cards” of Mary and Joseph might look like the traditional religious cards that we sometimes use.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes you see something that captures your imagination and dominates your thinking for a while. That happened to me recently.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We need to be grateful for all the blessings that we receive and to express that awareness aloud in words and through deeds.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Serving at a Catholic and Vincentian University offers me many opportunities to affirm and support our young sisters and brothers. Let us lift up our young, our future.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
For someone who suffered as much as Paul, one must notice with what peace he looks toward the future.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Understand Jonah! He complains that the Lord is too merciful!
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Listen carefully (again) to the first line of the parable: “A man had two sons.” Until the account of both sons receives a hearing, the telling cannot be completed or properly understood.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
I find a very Vincentian spirit in Labor Day. From the beginning, Louise and Vincent were serious about being hard workers themselves and promoting the ability to work among the poor whom they served.