If you know nothing else about Lent, you probably know that people give things up.
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
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.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Sad, tired and angry: A prayer in the face of gun violence
I am sad over the loss of life, tired of excuses for the loss of life, and angry that we are paralyzed by the loss of life.