Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?
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by Pat Griffin, CM | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
For me, the word most frequently invoked as one reflects upon and participates in the call to synodality in the current Church is “listening.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Sometimes when I read the Scriptures, a word pops out for me in a way that it has not done before.
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
If you have ever seen Fiddler on the Roof, you may remember the prayer of Tevye.
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?
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. . . .”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This past weekend contained the “moving-in” days at St. John’s.
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.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
An Aramaic word associated with the Christmas as well as the Advent Season is “maranatha.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The public square creates the positions that influence the status of the poor.
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.
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...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Belonging to God” All of us know what a seal is. In our day, it may take the form of a logo or insignia or symbol which is on a shirt or a scarf or a car or almost anything else. When we see that emblem, we know who made that...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “A Visit to a Sikh Community” On this past Friday, we held an Interfaith Day at St. John’s University. This full day began at 10:00 in the morning and lasted till 10:00 in the evening as we strove to come to an appreciation of some of the...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “The Listening of God” Last time that I had the opportunity to write something, I took the opportunity to reflect on our need to listen. In this past week, I have had my mind turned to thinking about God’s listening to us. I do not...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Listen” When we look at our current political climate, everyone knows that there is something amiss. Sometimes people describe it as a lack of civil discourse. I believe that. The reasoning given is that people have forgotten how to speak to one...