You don’t have to be an archeologist, philologist, historian or biblical scholar to appreciate the need to understand the historical milieu in which Jesus lived.
James Martin, S.J.
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Anne Lamott on the names we use for God
In our conversation on “The Spiritual Life” podcast, Anne Lamott, one of my favorite spiritual writers, points out that sometimes even the names we use for God need to be refreshed. For some people, the word “God” carries a tremendous amount of baggage because of what they have been told about God.
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Pope Leo meets James Martin, SJ; discusses LGBT ministry
This week, America’s Senior Vatican Correspondent Gerard O’Connell and Vatican Correspondent Colleen Dulle unpack two significant meetings Pope Leo XIV held this week, then Gerry interviews Colleen about her new book.
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Father James Martin: Don’t be afraid of the conclave—or the next pope
Dozens, perhaps hundreds, have told me that this time of transition makes them feel unsure, unsettled and uncomfortable, three difficult feelings. Some people have even told me that they are afraid. To which I say: Fear not!
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Outreach conference for L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics receives letter of support from Pope Francis
More than 300 L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their allies will gather at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. this weekend “to build community, share best practices and worship together.”
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Pope Francis meets Biden, Zelensky, and talks A.I. ethics at G7 summit
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell bring you inside the G7 summit and Pope Francis’ meeting with comedians.
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What Pope Francis and Stephen Colbert know: Comedy is essential to a life of faith
The easiest way through the recognition of our sinfulness is through humor.
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From 2014: Remembering The Ugandan Martyrs
On the Feast of the Uganda Martyrs, James Martin, S.J., recounts the story of young men revered throughout East Africa.
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Read: Pope Francis’ preface to Father James Martin’s book on Lazarus
Father James Martin deserves our gratitude for this new text devoted to what he calls “Jesus’s greatest miracle”: the resurrection of Lazarus, Pope Francis writes in a new preface to the Italian-language translation of ‘Come Forth.’
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A Lenten feast you’ve probably never heard of: Lazarus Saturday
For Orthodox Christians, Lazarus Saturday, with its brightly colored vestments, its relaxation of fasting and its little sweet-smelling pastries, is a joyful time.