How does a Catholic move ahead after the election of Donald J. Trump as president?For many Catholics this not a problem. Indeed, the majority of Catholics voted for Mr. Trump and are presumably delighted by his victory. White Catholics, perhaps responding to his message to promote job growth, s
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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An Election Day Prayer from Father James Martin
Lord, help me to remember the “least” among us, how to cast my vote for the good of all.
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James Martin, S.J.: Necesitamos construir un puente entre la comunidad LGBT y la Iglesia católica.
Todos nosotros somos imperfectos, pecadores amados que seguimos la llamada que oímos por primera vez en nuestros bautismos.
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James Martin, S.J.: We need to build a bridge between LGBT community and the Catholic Church.
We are all pilgrims on the way, loved sinners following the call we first heard at our baptisms.
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Why are Catholics so mean on social media?
One of the most common reactions to this question: “Don’t be so sensitive. Criticizing doesn’t make someone mean.”
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New Jesuit General: “Not Only the Improbable, but the Impossible”
Father Arturo Sosa stressed his reflections on the mission of the Society of Jesus in his first homily.
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Jesuits Elect Arturo Sosa, SJ, as New Superior General
Father Sosa is “man of great faith, a real leader, because he has a vision coming from a strong sense of the history of the Society.”
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James Martin: The saints seemed so far away. Then I started to climb.
For me, wisdom comes mainly in the form of insights.
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Father James Martin: Murdered Catholic sisters are martyrs of charity.
These two women, I believe, were more than simply brave.
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If the mainstream media covered Jesus the way it covered Mother Teresa
If Jesus was concerned about the sick, why would he not build a proper hospital or shelter?