This past weekend contained the “moving-in” days at St. John’s.
Vincentian View
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
A Vincentian View: Recognizing the Lord
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
A Vincentian View: A Great Symphony of Prayer
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.
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: What’s in a Name?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, those not familiar with my family would frequently confuse our names. I confess to some annoyance when someone got my name wrong.
A Vincentian View: Follow the Leader
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
All of us remember the children’s game, “follow the leader” – a “leader” guides a group through a series of actions and adventures that others would imitate
A Vincentian View: Weariness and Thirst
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The “weariness of the journey” can capture the sense of so many of us who take up the responsibilities for our Church, communities, and families.
A Vincentian View: A Call to Conversion
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
I am struck by the way in which “the feast of the Conversion of Paul” creates a context at beginning and end with which Vincent’s bounds his remembrance.
A Vincentian View: Baptism Words
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
After the Baptism, Jesus hears these words: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
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.
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...