Here’s a very brief video I did last year for Loyola Press, who asked me to speak on what it might mean to be joyful during Lent, traditionally a “sad” time.  Here is my suggestion.  We at America join with you in prayer during this Lent, that we may all draw closer to Christ.

The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.