I came across a writer who drew on her experience to add some personal texture to Jesus’ words at his Last Supper, “As I have loved you, so love one another.”

by Pat Griffin, CM | June 18, 2025 | Reflections | 1 Comment
This year’s observance of a “Jubilee of Hope,” our recent celebration of Pentecost, and last week’s memorial for St. Barnabas all tend in the same direction for me.
by Tom McKenna, CM | June 11, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
I came across a writer who drew on her experience to add some personal texture to Jesus’ words at his Last Supper, “As I have loved you, so love one another.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 4, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
I have been blessed with the privilege of visiting the Marian shrines at Lourdes and Knock several times. I have spent some hours in those special places of prayer.
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 28, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
The Lord Jesus has his favorite images. Toward the top of the list is the one of shepherd and sheep – not just any shepherd, but the one who is the Good Shepherd.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 11, 2025 | Reflections
I came across a writer who drew on her experience to add some personal texture to Jesus’ words at his Last Supper, “As I have loved you, so love one another.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 4, 2025 | Reflections
I have been blessed with the privilege of visiting the Marian shrines at Lourdes and Knock several times. I have spent some hours in those special places of prayer.
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 28, 2025 | Reflections
The Lord Jesus has his favorite images. Toward the top of the list is the one of shepherd and sheep – not just any shepherd, but the one who is the Good Shepherd.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 21, 2025 | Reflections
Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C has an article on “The Core Values of Vincentian Education” which provides my regular starting point when I speak of education as an important part of our charism and mission.
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 14, 2025 | Reflections
Commenting on the Apostle Thomas, one writer casts him not so much as a doubter but more a stand-in for those many people over the centuries who want more evidence that the Risen Jesus is alive and present.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 7, 2025 | Reflections
Whenever I read John 21:15-19, which is only a few verses from the end of the Gospel, I am drawn to reflect on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his book “The Cost of Discipleship.”
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 30, 2025 | Reflections
I came across a poem entitled “To the Unknown God.” This heading conveys two things.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 23, 2025 | Reflections
At the opening of my homily during the Easter Vigil, I used an expression of Pope Francis that I like very much.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 16, 2025 | Reflections
What’s involved in encountering not just the outward appearance of somebody, but more importantly his or her inner life?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 9, 2025 | Reflections
The synoptic passion narratives are similar, but there are unique elements. One is the story of the Good Thief in Luke’s Gospel which we hear on this Palm/Passion Sunday.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 2, 2025 | Reflections
There’s a way of coming at our Christian faith that links it with perfection.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 26, 2025 | Reflections
Whenever we have the reading from the Book of Exodus in which Moses encounters the Lord in the burning bush, I am immediately put in mind of the Church in which I am celebrating the Eucharist.