Prayer may seem complicated or frightening, but anyone can pray! James Martin, SJ, shares some useful definitions of what prayer is and what we can learn from each of them. Fr. Martin’s new book, “Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone” is available now from HarperOne: https://harperone.com/jamesmartin Watch more videos about prayer with Fr. Martin […]
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Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
God’s voice or mine? 7 tips on what to listen to in prayer
Read an excerpt from Fr. James Martin’s new book on prayer
Posted inFaith, Video
Video: Why St. Joseph is the saint we need in 2021
The hiddenness of St. Joseph’s life can speak to those overwhelmed by the pandemic. Fr. James Martin, SJ, reflects on why St. Joseph is the saint we need as enter into a new year.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Whatever brings a person to God is holy—whether you like it or not
Whatever brings a person closer to God is holy.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Jesus was not white. Here’s why we should stop pretending he was.
If Jesus is white and you’re not, what does that say about your relationship with him? What does it mean that Christ came for “all,” if you feel left out?
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
The teaching of the Catholic Church is clear: We are against war.
What is the Catholic stance on war?
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis meets with Father James Martin in private audience
Pope Francis received Fr. James Martin S.J. in the papal library of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace this morning.
Posted inExamen, Faith
How well do you know the saints?
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through an Examen on the saints. What role do the saints play in your life?
Posted inFaith, News
What does a church open to L.G.B.T. Catholics look like?
Three recent examples show what it looks like for the institutional church to welcome L.G.B.T. Catholics in the context of Gospel values and church teaching.
Posted inFaith, Video
Fr. James Martin, S.J.: 10 years on Facebook
Join us in celebrating 10 years of Fr. James Martin’s ministry on Facebook!