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Sam Sawyer, S.J., is the editor in chief of America Media.
FaithOf Many Things
There is something to learn from the fact that discussion at the synod on the most difficult topics was neither rushed to a conclusion nor closed absolutely.
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
There is a deeper problem than the chaos in the U.S. House: the question of what a government is for, and how it is to function beyond matters that a bare majority can vote through.
FaithOf Many Things
Sam Sawyer, S.J., returns from his tertianship in South Africa to his role as editor in chief.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
FaithOf Many Things
Spending three months away is not a usual move for someone recently installed as editor in chief of a magazine and media ministry. Please be assured that I will continue to accompany you in prayer in tertianship.
FaithScripture Reflections
From the very beginning, the church reaches decisions that are complicated, human, messy, often ad hoc—this is what the Holy Spirit protecting and guiding the church looks like.
Community
America’s multi-platform media ministry ensures that the widest group possible can benefit from journalism that tells the stories of faith in action.
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
You need not worry that I will be outsourcing “Of Many Things” columns to our robot overlords in the future.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Good Friday, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.