Pope Francis encourages us to allow our wearied hope “to return without fear to the deep well of our first love,” “to be purified and to recapture the most authentic part of our founding charisms”
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Fr. Pat Griffin Invited to Present to Workshop in Kenya
Father Pat Griffin , CM responds to call from Kenya to address the theme “The Vincentian Charism in Parish Life”
A Call To Conversion – A Point of No Return
“I am attracted to both Vincent and Paul. The opportunity to reflect on them together in this foundational Vincentian story attracts me.” At a point in their lives, they realized there was no turning back.
Listen – What a Novel Idea!
Fr. Pat Griffin reflects on the lack of civil discourse today. He suggests that the real problem is our inability to listen before we speak or engage in a conversation or act.
In Between Time
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/05/17/in-between-time/
Another Look – Shouldn’t Sheep Smell Like the Shepherd?
http://www.cmeast.org/2018/05/03/another-look-shouldnt-sheep-smell-like-the-shepherd/
A Vincentian View: “Speaking the Truth”
Fr. Patrick Griffin of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission reflects on the necessity of speaking the truth even when it hurts.
What’s In a Name?
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/07/01/whats-in-a-name/
Writing, Yes, Writing, Letters
We face an overwhelming amount of written words. Such a volume lessens the impact of any one sharing. Letters demand more attention and engagement. They remind me of what prayer should look and sound like.
What Do Jesuits and Vincentians Have in Common?
Fr. Pat Griffin reminds us of what Jesuits and Vincentians… and indeed each of us, have in common.
Speaking the Same Language … Vincentian
Even though they speak the same language, “Boomers” and “Millennials”, Republicans and Democrats, speak different languages. What might be the characteristics of speaking “Vincentian”?
Who are You Calling a Radical?
Fr. Griffin’s reflection is an invitation for each of us to look at our own understanding of what it means to be radical, a Vincentian radical, and whether we walk this path with our actions in the nitty-gritty of our daily life.
What’s in a name?
Vincentian Father Patrick Griffen reflects on the importance of naming our experiences of God.