The most synodal moments for me were when I spoke with people with whom I disagreed, sometimes dramatically.
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 inArts & Culture, Books
Review: The story of Thomas Merton’s forgotten brother
‘Remembering the Forgotten Merton’ is a brief biography of Thomas Merton’s brother John Paul, whom Merton fans know primarily through the powerful elegy that Merton composed to mark his brother’s death as a fighter pilot in the Second World War.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Father James Martin: The hopes and stories I’m bringing to the Synod on Synodality
My hopes are simple: I hope that the synod will be guided by the Holy Spirit and the participants will be able to listen to the voices of Catholics from around the world.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Is opposition to the Synod (and Pope Francis) rooted in a mistrust of the Holy Spirit?
If you trust the Holy Spirit, there’s no reason to fear Pope Francis or the Synod.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Exclusive Excerpt: What can the story of Lazarus teach us about new life?
The newest book by James Martin, S.J., inspires us to ask: Do you believe that Jesus can give you new life?
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
James Martin, S.J.: ‘Does God exist?’ and other FAQs about faith and religion
I spoke with friends who work with young people, and young people themselves, to get the hardest questions about God and religion.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
James Martin, S.J.: We need to be both Mary and Martha
A Reflection for the Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus, by James Martin, S.J.
Posted inFaith in Focus, Politics & Society
I was at the first Earth Day. And I carry what I learned about care for creation to this day.
The first Earth Day aligned people of all political stripes and cultural backgrounds, because who wouldn’t want to conserve the environment and stop air pollution?
Posted inFaith, Music
A New Serenity Prayer by Father James Martin and Terre Roche
Enjoy this Easter music video featuring James Martin, S.J., and Terre Roche of the Roches, based on “A New Serenity Prayer.”
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
The Resurrection is a past, present and future event
A Reflection for the Resurrection of the Lord, by James Martin, S.J.