Many if not most single people may struggle with how to celebrate Valentine’s Day, if they choose to do so at all.
James Martin, S.J.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
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God’s voice or mine? 7 tips on what to listen to in prayer
Read an excerpt from Fr. James Martin’s new book on prayer
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
How Catholic Leaders Helped Give Rise to Violence at the U.S. Capitol
Father James Martin: An alarming number of Catholic clergy contributed to an environment that led to the fatal riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
In ‘The Crown,’ the royal family is miserable. What would St. Ignatius say about duty, freedom and the monarchy?
James Martin, S.J., and Kerry Weber on ‘The Crown’: What does it mean to uphold one’s duty? What does it mean to be free?
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vantage Point
From 1993: The Flight to and from Thika
In this 1993 piece, James Martin reflects on the realities of refugees he met in Thika, Kenya.
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Remembering Bill Barry, S.J.
William A. Barry, S.J. Bill was 90 years old when he died at the Jesuit infirmary at Campion Center in Weston, Mass., on Saturday.
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From 1996: James Martin, SJ, on the stories of East African refugees
From 1996: After two years of work in East Africa, it’s not my own experiences that I remember most vividly—it’s the stories I heard from refugees.
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St. Joseph is the patron saint we need in this pandemic
Pope Francis announced an upcoming Year of St. Joseph in honor of one of his favorite saints. Joseph’s example and patronage come at the perfect time.
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A Thanksgiving prayer in the time of Covid
Maybe the only prayer I can utter this Thanksgiving is: Teach me to be grateful.
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Whatever brings a person to God is holy—whether you like it or not
Whatever brings a person closer to God is holy.