Fasting does a number of things for us. First, it’s often healthy. Second, it reminds us that we have some control over our bodies. But it’s the third reason that is often lost on people: to save money so that we can give to the poor.
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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Fr. James Martin, S.J.; Try praying in a new way this Lent
It’s always good to try new ways of prayer. It might change your relationship with God, which is not a bad thing at all for Lent.
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Be kind this Lent
Instead of giving up something for lent, how about doing something positive? How about this: Be kind.
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Holy Land 2019: We welcomed a new Christian at the site of Jesus’ baptism
Today, we visited the Baptismal site at Qasr Al Yahoud, which holds the oldest and most ancient tradition for being the place of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Finding joy in Ordinary Time
Where do you experience joy in your life? Where does God bring you joy and where do you bring others joy?
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: How do I stay in a church with sinful leaders?
Thinking about the hierarchy these days, in light of the sex abuse crisis, can be difficult.
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: To be a saint, just be who you are
As St. Francis de Sales said, “Be who you are and be that perfectly well.”
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Who is your favorite saint?
Who’s your favorite saint? Do you have one? If you’re Catholic, there’s a good chance that you do.
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Practicing extraordinary prayer in Ordinary Time
It’s Ordinary Time for sure, but you may find that your prayer can be extraordinary.
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Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Sometimes it’s really hard to be Catholic
How do I deal with living in a sometimes sinful institution? And, more importantly, can I find Jesus standing next to me?