The cross stands at the center of our reflection in these days. Lent summoned us to follow Jesus to the Jerusalem that...
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A Vincentian View: Filled with Compassion
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
One can hardly imagine that Jesus could use the term “father” without some reflection on the one who had been his earthly father for most of his life, Joseph.
A Vincentian View: A Simple Man
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I would love to have people describe me as “a simple man.”
A Vincentian View: Dwelling in the Lord’s House
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
How might Joseph have prayed and meditated on Psalm 27?
A Vincentian View: Joseph in the Eucharistic Prayers
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An important maxim in Christian tradition affirms simply lex orandi, lex credendi that can be rendered “The law of praying is the law of believing.”
A Vincentian View: Separation from the Father
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
A Vincentian View: Synodality and Listening
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For me, the word most frequently invoked as one reflects upon and participates in the call to synodality in the current Church is “listening.”
A Vincentian View: Maranatha
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
An Aramaic word associated with the Christmas as well as the Advent Season is “maranatha.”
A Vincentian View: Preaching in the Public Square
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The public square creates the positions that influence the status of the poor.
Vincentian Family Speaks Its Truth at the UN
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2018 | News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family takes advantage of its NGO status at the UN to speak its truth about its experience with people suffering from unsheltered homelessness and lack of access to adequate housing.
A Vincentian View: Belonging to the Truth
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus invites us each day to listen to his testimony to the truth. In doing so, we recognize him as our King and choose to follow his word and his example. We belong to the truth.
A Vincentian View: The Wisdom of Widows
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
One can easily discern the thinking of the authors of the Lectionary in bringing together the two stories which were proclaimed on this past Sunday. We heard two tales about widows and unmatched generosity. I cannot help but to be drawn to Jesus’ telling...
A Vincentian View: “Belonging to God”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Belonging to God” All of us know what a seal is. In our day, it may take the form of a logo or insignia or symbol which is on a shirt or a scarf or a car or almost anything else. When we see that emblem, we know who made that...
A Vincentian View: A Visit to a Sikh Community
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “A Visit to a Sikh Community” On this past Friday, we held an Interfaith Day at St. John’s University. This full day began at 10:00 in the morning and lasted till 10:00 in the evening as we strove to come to an appreciation of some of the...
A Vincentian View: The Listening of God
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “The Listening of God” Last time that I had the opportunity to write something, I took the opportunity to reflect on our need to listen. In this past week, I have had my mind turned to thinking about God’s listening to us. I do not...
A Vincentian View: Listen
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Listen” When we look at our current political climate, everyone knows that there is something amiss. Sometimes people describe it as a lack of civil discourse. I believe that. The reasoning given is that people have forgotten how to speak to one...