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.
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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The teaching of the Catholic Church is clear: We are against war.
What is the Catholic stance on war?
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Why did Jesus need to be baptized?
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on the Baptism of Jesus.
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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.
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A New Year’s prayer for nearly everyone
If you have time today, why not do an annual “examen”?
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What you (and your family) can learn from the Holy Family
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on the Holy Family.
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This Christmas, give thanks for the greatest gift: Jesus
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on the meaning of Christmas: Christ’s birth.
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This Advent, invite Jesus into your heart in a new way
The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on preparing yourself for the new entrance of Jesus into your heart and life during Advent.
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How are you preparing the way of the Lord?
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through a guided reflection on how to prepare for the way of the Lord through prayer.
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This Advent, do less and pray more
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through a guided reflection on prayer during the Advent season.