La Iglesia necesita entender a las familias y a las personas en toda su complejidad.
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 inSynod on the Family
What some critics of ‘Amoris Laetitia’ are missing
God deals with people directly. This truth needs not to be denigrated or mocked.
Posted inFaith, Synod on the Family
Top 10 takeaways from “Amoris Laetitia”
Pope Francis’s groundbreaking new document asks the church to meet people where they are and to consider the complexities of people’s lives, to consider the complexities of people’s lives and to respect people’s consciences.
Posted inSynod on the Family
Understanding discernment is key to understanding “Amoris Laetitia”
For Jesuits like Pope Francis, “discernment” is not a generic phrase but one with a specific meaning.
Posted inColumns
One Jesuit’s advice for this election season: Don’t be a jerk.
Ask God to help you see others the way God sees them.
Posted inIn All Things
Vatican spokesperson responds to questions about Pope Francis’ comments on Trump
“The key point is welcome—that is characteristic of this pontificate.”
Posted inColumns
On Good Friday, contemplating the mystery of Christ’s two natures
How could someone be a human being and God at the same time? If we think that Jesus did not really suffer emotionally, physically and even spiritually on the cross, we may be less likely to turn to him in our own struggles.
Posted inOf Many Things
Unexpected reminders in Rome
One myth about Jesuits: We all travel to Rome all the time.
Posted inFaith
‘My God, My God’: When Jesus felt abandoned
Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani? What are we to make of these extraordinary words of Jesus on the cross?
Posted inIn All Things
An Excerpt from “The Abbey”
By the time they pulled into the driveway, rain was drumming loudly on the roof of the truck.