‘Now, I know I’m not the most grateful person you know, God, so let me take some time to tell you what I’m thankful for.’
James Martin, S.J.
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
Dissent, Now & Then: Thomas Weinandy and the meaning of Jesuit discernment
Father Weinandy surely wrote his letter out of a heartfelt desire to help the church. But in doing so, he belied a misunderstanding of one of the basic elements of Pope Francis’ teaching.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Sad, tired and angry: A prayer in the face of gun violence
I am sad over the loss of life, tired of excuses for the loss of life, and angry that we are paralyzed by the loss of life.
Posted inMagazine, News
Jesuit leadership and America’s editor issue statements in support of James Martin, S.J.
America Media and the leadership of the Jesuits have released statements in support of Fr. James Martin, S.J., the author of the new book “Building a Bridge” We have provided the text of these statements and links to PDF downloads below. STATEMENT BY REV. MATTHEW F. MALONE, S.J. PRESIDENT & EDITOR IN CHIEF NEW YORK […]
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Jesuit writer James Martin disinvited from talk at prestigious seminary
Due to “increasing negative feedback from various social media sites, the decision was made to withdraw the invitation extended to Father Martin.”
Posted inAmerica en Espanol, Español
Oración en caso de huracán
Dios Creador, te pedimos que calmes el viento y las olas del huracán que se aproxima, y que protejas de todo daño a los que se encuentran en su paso.
Posted inPolitics & Society
Fr. James Martin on Charlottesville: “White supremacy is the opposite of Jesus’ message”
“Every time you shout ‘White Power!’ you might as well be shouting ‘Crucify him!’ And any time you lift your hand in a Nazi salute, you might as well be lifting your hand to nail Jesus to the Cross.”
Posted inBooks, Faith
Father James Martin answers 5 common questions about ‘Building a Bridge’
Let the conversation continue.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Recovering the real St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Aloysius Gonzaga needs rescuing from the hands of overly pious artists.