Year of Consecrated Life
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | September 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Surprised by the Word of God – Pat Griffin, CM
by John Freund, CM | September 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Family Values – Patrick Griffin, CM
by John Freund, CM | September 6, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Touched” reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | August 30, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
a Vincentian must be close enough to touch and be touched.
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On Paying Attention – Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
The Vincentian Family needs to continue to pay attention to the wisdom which surrounds us and particularly which arrives from places where we (perhaps in our pride, perhaps in our distraction) are not prepared to recognize it.
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60 Seconds with Sr. Maria Liebeck, DC
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2015 | News
Sister Maria Liebeck, D.C., shares how her ministry in art serves the poor. She believes "Everybody should have...
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A Heart’s Desire Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Pat Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" with a reflection on “A Heart’s Desire” The film...
60 Seconds with Mary Lou Stubbs, DC
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Vincentian Family
Sister Mary Louise Stubbs, D.C offers insights to how the Daughters of Charity Serve
“A Week of Sundays” Reflections from Fr.Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2015 | Formation
“A Week of Sundays” Reflections from Fr.Pat Griffin
Driving Jesus – Walking the way of the cross
by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
In “Driving Jesus” Tracy Kemme of the Sisters of Charity Cincinnati) reflects on walking the way of the cross with a Guatemalan mother.
“Are You Lonesome Tonight?” – Holy Saturday
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2015 | Formation
In “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” – Holy Saturday Father Pat Griffin continues his series of reflections
“Why are you here, Elijah?” Fr. Griffin reflects
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2015 | Formation
Griffin consecratedSo much happens on March 25th in the Vincentian Family – Father Pat Griffin reflects on “Why are you here, Elijah?”
Fr. Griffin – The Triduum – What’s the rush?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2015 | Formation
Pat Griffin – “I’ve learned to stop rushing things that need time to grow.”
Essentials for the inward journey of Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation
Inward journey and three essentials: a path, a light, and nourishment
Griffin – Considering Consecrated Life “Lenten Observance
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Two liturgical events during the Christian year stir me. Both transpire during the time of Lent and lead to my observations.
Snowflakes, and Vows, that wake up the world
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
Although community is largely what draws me to this vocation, I did not previously understand how deeply woven it is into poverty, celibacy and obedience.