Five years later, looking back on a momentous day in the life of the church
James Martin, S.J.
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
Posted inExamen, Faith
The Examen with Father James Martin, S.J.: The First Week of Lent
If you know nothing else about Lent, you probably know that people give things up.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Introducing our new Examen Podcast with Father James Martin
Lent is a popular time to make resolutions. And that’s all to the good.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Father James Martin: Why we should welcome people from countries Trump just insulted
Why should the United States welcome people from poor or war-torn countries? Here are five reasons.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Were Jesus, Mary and Joseph refugees? Yes.
A family is forced to flee their homeland for fear of persecution. This is the classic modern-day definition of a refugee.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
A Christmas prayer for (nearly) everyone
This Christmas, please help me remember a few simple things.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Father James Martin: Tracing the causes of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church
Buried beneath the shock and anger is a searing question: How could this happen?
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
It’s not about celibacy: Blaming the wrong thing for sexual abuse in the church
Blaming celibacy is an enormous simplification that leaves out many important causes.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
A Thanksgiving Prayer for Nearly Everyone
‘Now, I know I’m not the most grateful person you know, God, so let me take some time to tell you what I’m thankful for.’
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
Dissent, Now & Then: Thomas Weinandy and the meaning of Jesuit discernment
Father Weinandy surely wrote his letter out of a heartfelt desire to help the church. But in doing so, he belied a misunderstanding of one of the basic elements of Pope Francis’ teaching.