While some parts of your life are dark, they are not beyond God’s ability to bring light into them. There is always hope, there is always the promise of new life, and suffering is never the last word.
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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Five Takeaways from ‘Querida Amazonia’
The document will delight some and disappoint others.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Forgiveness is a gift for your transgressors (and yourself)
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on forgiveness and reconciliation.
Posted inFaith, Features
How can Catholic colleges welcome the L.G.B.T. person?
Father James Martin on how to best care for people who have probably doubted they are loved by God.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Good things come to those who wait
Simeon and Anna’s story is a reminder of the virtue of patience and the necessity of waiting in the Christian life, even if you are prophets like they were.
Posted inExamen, Faith
How to pray with the Gospel readings this liturgical season
Allow yourself to be led through the coming year by St. Mark, who wants nothing more than for you to meet Jesus in his Gospel.
Posted inExamen, Faith
James Martin, S.J.: Keep calm and pray on
Sometimes what God wants to offer you isn’t some great insight or moving memory or heartfelt desire, but something simpler: a feeling of calm and peace.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
The teaching of the Catholic Church is clear: We are against war.
What is the Catholic stance on war?
Posted inExamen, Faith
Why did Jesus need to be baptized?
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on the Baptism of Jesus.
Posted inExamen, Faith
A reminder from the Wise Men’s visit: Jesus is for everyone
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on the Epiphany and the significance of the Wise Men’s visit.