Vincentian Family
A Vincentian View: Saints and Souls
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each of the days that introduce the month of November—All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day—brings a different word to my mind.
A Vincentian View: Shalom
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Have you been praying for peace in these days? I hope so. I certainly have. As I do so, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of the word “peace” and what it means for the Christian.
A Vincentian View: In the Beginning
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
It requires little effort to multiply the reminders that this is God’s world and given to us as a gift and a responsibility.
A Vincentian View: Be Vincentian, Be a Listener
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Each year at St. John’s University we celebrate Founder’s Week from September 20-27.
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A Vincentian View: “Becoming a Mother”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This Christmastime has had a special character for me. Watching each of my nieces with her child has been an education.
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A Vincentian View: A Cry in the Silence
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is there any more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”?
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A Vincentian View: Back to the Beginning
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Are you ready for the beginning of a new liturgical year?
A Vincentian View: Kindred Spirits
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?
A Vincentian View: A Father had Two Sons
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. . . .”
A Vincentian View: Embracing the Truth
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This past weekend contained the “moving-in” days at St. John’s.
A Vincentian View: Being Vincent de Paul
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
“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 | Aug 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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 | Jul 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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 | Jul 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
A Vincentian View: The Body of Christ
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
On occasion, some college campuses run a program called “The Last Lecture.” We have done it a few times at St. John’s.
A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Heart
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Each year, St. John’s University organizes a program around the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ).