All sorts of emotions come up in prayer.
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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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.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Why would a priest or seminarian not report sexual harassment by a superior?
Six interrelated reasons for reluctance, based on my own experience.
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Father James Martin, S.J.: Learning from St. Ignatius
Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola?
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How do you picture God in prayer?
What’s your favorite image of God in prayer?
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
Cardinal McCarrick, seminarians and abuse: how could this happen?
The case shows the mystifying complexity of the human person—or at least this human person.
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Father James Martin, S.J.: How kind are you?
Many Christians get obsessed with following a variety of rules that they forget that one of the most basic requirements about the Christian life is to be kind.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Father James Martin: Why you should pray to Pedro Arrupe
The Jesuits invite you to pray to Father Arrupe, and if any favors are received, to document them and send them to us.
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Father James Martin, S.J.: Do you pray to the saints?
I know that this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you don’t pray to the saints, let me encourage you to do so.
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Father James Martin, S.J.: Where did God speak to you today?
Where did God speak to you today?