Addressing the Catholic Finance Association in New York City October 7 2014 nbsp I am happy to come to this conversation not only as a Jesuit priest but also as a proud graduate of the Wharton School of Business To establish some bona fides I was a finance major at Wharton took a job in the
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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Pope Francis’ address to the Jesuits on the anniversary of their restoration.
Let us remember our history: the Society was given the grace not only to believe in the Lord, but also to suffer for His sake. We do well to remember this.
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When in Rome
Seeing Rome, our faith and a disembodied arm through eyes of two young nephews.
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Blase Cupich in America
Bishop Blase Cupich the newly appointed archbishop of Chicago is a longtime contributor to America nbsp Readers of the magazine and our website will know him for his many pastoral thoughtful and forthright articles that have appeared over the years nbsp Here a few from recent years with some
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Grace on the Greyhound
In their dignity and in their hard work, the poor can often be our models.
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Jesuit Superior General to Resign in 2016
The Jesuit Curia has approved our sharing this news released today nbsp The Superior General of the Society of Jesus nbsp Father Adolfo Nicolas SJ will submit his resignation nbsp with the approval of Pope Francis to the Jesuits nbsp in late 2016 because of his advanced age 78 nbsp Fr Ni
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Pope John XXIII: Vicar of Christ
From 2014: In honor of the upcoming canonization of Pope John XXIII, Loyola Press and James Martin, S.J., have graciously allowed us to print this chapter from Father Martin’s book, My Life with the Saints.
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Father James Martin: What the washing of the feet teaches us about Jesus
You don’t need to know any Greek to anticipate the disciples’ shock: their master is acting like a servant, a slave.
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What Gethsemane teaches about suffering
In the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus utters his agonizing prayer ldquo Abba Father for you all things are possible remove this cup from me yet not what I want but what you want rdquo At this grave moment in the life of Christ when he struggles to discern the will of the Father we are invite