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: 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: Wednesdays
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Suppose that you served on the committee that debated the choice of the week to honor St. Joseph. What day would you pick?
Virtual Meeting of Vincentian Family Leaders, September 16-17, 2021
by Javier F. Chento | July 19, 2021 | News | 2 Comments
The Vincentian Family calls out to those individuals throughout the world who share the spirituality of Saint Vincent de Paul to unite in this global experience on the occasion of a virtual meeting scheduled for September 16 and 17, with the theme: To pray, dream and collaborate in service on behalf of those who are poor.
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.”
Example of the Vincentian Charism As Lived Out Today
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 5, 2018 | Formation
Spend six minutes being inspired by the Vincentian charism in action!
A Vincentian View: Speaking the Same Language
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: "Speaking the Same Language" For the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of preaching retreats in Ireland and England. I also had the opportunity to give some conferences in Paris. All these talks were for our Sisters, the Daughters of Charity....
A Vincentian View: Be Radical
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Elizabeth and Zechariah are willing to think “outside the box”, and give a new name to this extraordinary gift which comes into their midst.
A Vincentian View: What’s in a Name?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Elizabeth and Zechariah are willing to think “outside the box”, and give a new name to this extraordinary gift which comes into their midst.
A Vincentian View: Family Gatherings
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In the past two weeks, I have been to two important family events. One, a wedding in Milwaukee, enabled me to be surrounded by my brothers and sisters and their spouses for a few days. It was wonderful to be together and talk about our parents and their children. I...
A Vincentian View: Thoughts on a Wedding
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
This past weekend, I once again had the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of matrimony with a young couple. The experience remains foremost in my thinking in these days. I have found that my wedding homilies flow in a certain manner depending on the...
A Vincentian View: In-Between Times
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: In-Between Times We sometimes refer to that period which is sandwiched between two events as an “in-between” time. The occurrences which flank this interval often provide its character and purpose. The unifying force of the interlude draws the two...
A Vincentian View: The Smell
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “The Smell” All of us have heard the by-now famous statement of Pope Francis at a Chrism Mass where he told the gathered priests “Be shepherds with the smell of the sheep.” To render “smell” as “scent” compromises the intent. The earthy...
A Vincentian View: Promises
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “Promises” I have been thinking about promises. On Easter Sunday, I joined with a Christian community in renewing my baptismal promises. I am sure that many of you did as well. I rejected Satan and his empty promises, and I confessed my belief in...