Where does this extreme hatred of gay priests come from? It comes from fear.
James Martin, S.J.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
Padre James Martin: Cómo las parroquias pueden dar la bienvenida a los católicos L.G.B.T.
Para Jesús, es la comunidad primero, la conversión después. La bienvenida y el respeto vienen primero.
James Martin, S.J.: Focusing on memory in prayer
Memory is one of the most powerful of all experiences in prayer, but it’s often ignored.
Father James Martin: How parishes can welcome L.G.B.T. Catholics
For Jesus, it’s community first, conversion second. Welcome and respect come first.
James Martin, S.J.: The intellectual insights of prayer
Often, we have a tendency to privilege emotional moments over the more intellectual ones in our spiritual life.
James Martin, S.J.: Paying attention to emotion in prayer
All sorts of emotions come up in prayer.
Father James Martin, S.J.: Reflecting on the Feast of the Transfiguration
God invites us to see that while we can enjoy the beautiful, mystical experiences, at some point it’s time to get back to our daily lives.
Why would a priest or seminarian not report sexual harassment by a superior?
Six interrelated reasons for reluctance, based on my own experience.
Father James Martin, S.J.: Learning from St. Ignatius
Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola?
How do you picture God in prayer?
What’s your favorite image of God in prayer?
