Vincentian View
A Vincentian View: Be Kind
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.
A Vincentian View: Blessed are the Poor
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.
A Vincentian View: The Prophet
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.
A Vincentian View: The Synod and the Spirit
by Pat Griffin, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Whenever I have taught the Epistles of Paul or instructed lectors on these texts, I emphasize that one must read these letters as if they were addressed to oneself and to a Christian community gathered to hear them.
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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?
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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. . . .”
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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: A Visit to a Sikh Community
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...
A Vincentian View: The Listening of God
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...
A Vincentian View: Listen
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...
A Vincentian View: Speaking the Truth
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Speaking the Truth” In recent history in the United States, people have been more challenged to come to grips with the truth. In the political as well as ecclesial spheres, the need to decide who to believe and how much to believe has arisen...
A Vincentian View: Writing Letters
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Writing Letters” When I worked for the Congregation and the Company in Europe, I resolved at the very beginning of my tenure to write home once-a-week. I carried out that commitment faithfully. Little danger exists that my letters will be collected...
A Vincentian View: For the Greater Glory of God
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “For the Greater Glory of God” A week or so ago, I had the opportunity to preach on the memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola. As might be expected, I began to think about the Jesuits and then I toyed with the idea of how many Jesuits I could list. ...
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.