Remember how God whispered to us on the day of our Baptism: you are my beloved child, I am pleased with you. We may have forgotten that. Let us pray that our memory be jogged.
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A Vincentian View: Maranatha
We hope for another coming of Jesus. But we must find our way to the one who has come by opening our eyes and ears, but especially our hearts.
Jesus Focus on the Truth
Jesus Focuses on the truth. How challenging is that for us? Are you prepared to look at the truth in your life?
A Vincentian View of Family Events
We learn from and support one another in our service of those who are most marginalized among us. It is what happens in families.
In-Between-Time
Fr. Pat Griffin of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission offers insights into the in-between-time of our lives.
Pride in Being Part of a Vincentian Family
Eastern Province priest, Father Pat Griffin, recently wrote about the pride he experienced in being a member of a Vincentian Family dedicated to following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor
Fueled by hope
Fueled by hope, we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and communication. And we always holds the service of those who are poor as our primary value. I am eager to read and hear and see all which our gathering will produce. In response to the encouragement of the Holy Father and the Holy Founder, I long for a reminder of the extent of infinity.
Imagining the moment when Vincent died
Fr. Pat Griffin imagines the moment when Vincent died. What did it feel like at the moment to the many important people of the day… and to those on the margins?
Fr. Griffin offers a VIncentian view of the Paraclete
Father Pat Griffin offers his insights into the Paraclete, the biblical name for the Holy Spirit…. I have been thinking of what it means to be “called to another’s side.”
Mary in the Vincentian Tradition – Fr. Griffin
Father Pat Griffin has shared his perspectives via a mini-retreat for students in the Internal Seminary or Novitiate of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission.
The Right Reason – Pat Griffin CM
Have you noticed the way that the instructions in the Sermon on the Mount do not allow for an arbitrary choice?
Walking with Vincent….400 years later!
“Walking with Vincent….400 years later!” Society of St. Vincent de Paul Trenton Diocesan Council Keynote address by Father Patrick J. Griffin, CM June 4, 2016 Let me begin by saying that I hope that I will not say anything new today. I am hoping that you know all the stories and principles which I will include […]
Fr. Patrick Griffin to Vincentian Center at St. John’s U.
Father Bernie Tracy, C.M., announced that Father Patrick J. Griffin, C.M., has been appointed as executive director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society. Fr. Griffin follows Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C., who is leaving the University after 21 years of leadership at the center. Joining the University in 1985, Fr. Griffin taught in […]