As Christians, we can pray with and for our Jewish brothers and sisters on these holy days. We can learn from their time of devotion and reflection.

by Tomasz Zieliński | January 3, 2025 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Pope Francis’ most recent encyclical (Dilexit nos, “He Loved us,” October 2024) finds a welcome place in our Vincentian reflections.
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the Gospels, Jesus mentions the “little ones” on several occasions. He says that they need to be treated with respect (Mt 18:10).
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Praying and preaching the psalms has been one of my great joys for many years. The opportunity to take a psalm and reflect upon its meaning has challenged me to study its context and appreciate its message.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
As Christians, we can pray with and for our Jewish brothers and sisters on these holy days. We can learn from their time of devotion and reflection.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each year, St. John’s University celebrates Founder’s Week. From September 20-27, the days point the University towards St. Vincent and our charism, and they conclude with the great Solemnity on the 27th.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gathers his disciples and asks them an important question “Who do people say that I am?”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
On the campus of both Niagara University and St. John’s University, identical life-size metal statues of the Blessed Mother stand outside in grassed areas.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We live in a world and at a time that has much need for the energizing fire of the Holy Spirit.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
One of the Pilgrimage Festivals of Judaism is Shavuot. It translates into English as “weeks’ and thus is sometimes called the “Feast of Weeks” as it marks the seven weeks (the “week of weeks”) between Passover and the feast. In Greek (and English), the translation...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each year during the Easter Season, I find myself fascinated by the idea that the friends of Jesus do not recognize him in the resurrected form.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
For the last years, I do not think that I have meditated on any theme more often that listening. Most recently, the line that ends the story of the Transfiguration has attracted me.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Ash Wednesday follows Mardi Gras – “Fat Tuesday.” The days stand out as contrasts.