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.
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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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.
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How to cultivate an ‘attitude of gratitude’ this week (and every week after)
Overall, the “attitude of gratitude” is simply a better way to live one’s life—happier, healthier and more open hearted—than the attitude of greed.
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Thanksgiving should be a daily occurrence, not an annual one.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen prayer with a reflection on gratitude.
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In difficult times, pray for the courage of Mother Cabrini.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen prayer with a reflection on the courage of Mother Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants.
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If you face temptations in prayer, be honest with God.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen focusing on the experience of praying while you’re tempted.
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The saints want to be our patrons, role models and companions.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen on the role that the saints can play in our spiritual lives.
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Jesus enjoyed the beauty of creation. We can do the same.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen on paying attention to and appreciating the beauty of creation.
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Give thanks for the strong women in the church (and in your life)
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen, reflecting on the crucial role that many women saints have played throughout the church’s history.