Part of making amends must include the descendants. But how and what—that’s the challenge.
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 inIn All Things
Father James Martin: Some advice for starting at a Jesuit college
What will you do with this great and precious gift you’ve been given?
Posted inFaith, Interviews
Saint of the Darkness: an interview with the promoter of Mother Teresa’s cause for sainthood
Brian Kolodiejchuk speaks of Mother Teresa’s early mystical experiences and her struggles with the “dark night.”
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Journalists pay tribute to Father Lombardi, the outgoing Vatican spokesman
It is not hard to see why Federico Lombardi, S.J., was so beloved by the Vatican press corps.
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What can we do about the spiral of violence?
Praying for those who have been killed, finding inspiration to work for peace and justice, and asking ourselves some difficult questions.
Posted inVantage Point
A History of Gun Control in the pages of America
A look at America’s coverage on gun violence, from the 1960s to present day.
Posted inIn All Things
James Martin: Keep Pope Francis’ comments on L.G.B.T. community in context.
No pope has spoken like this regarding the L.G.B.T. community.
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Reflections on Pride: a meditation for LGBT Catholics
First of all, remember that you were created by God.
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James Martin: What’s so great about Jesuit education?
The more I meet with Jesuit college students, the more I am convinced that there is something special here.
Posted inAmerica en Espanol
Diez puntos clave sobre ‘Amoris Laetitia’
La Iglesia necesita entender a las familias y a las personas en toda su complejidad.