James Martin
America Magazine
New York, NY, United States
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Past articles by Fr. James:
James Martin, S.J.: Four lessons from my Jesuit ministry of walking with the excluded
James Martin, S.J., shares the lessons he learned as a young Jesuit about accompaniment. → Read More
St. Joseph is the patron saint we need in this pandemic
Pope Francis announced an upcoming Year of St. Joseph in honor of one of his favorite saints. Joseph’s example and patronage come at the perfect time. → Read More
Father James Martin: Why you should pray to Pedro Arrupe
The Jesuits invite you to pray to Father Arrupe, and if any favors are received, to document them and send them to us. → Read More
What happens when pro-Trump Christians weaponize the Bible
U.S. 'pro-Israel' evangelicals who declare the president enacted God's will, by moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, may want to consider the terrible historical cost of a selective and literalist use of the Bible → Read More
A Thanksgiving Prayer for Nearly Everyone
‘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.’ → Read More
I called for Christians to love gay people. Now the Catholic alt-right is taking revenge.
I wanted the Church to reach out to everyone. Now, I'm being silenced. → Read More
Seven simple ways to respond to the Nashville Statement on sexuality
Conservative evangelical leaders put out one manifesto on sexuality. Here's another way to see the gospel. → Read More
Father James Martin: Should we sing patriotic songs at Mass? Probably not.
At a Fourth of July parade, I’m happy to sing to my country. At the Mass, I’d rather sing to my Savior. → Read More
Stepping out onto the bridge: Father James Martin responds to conversation surrounding his L.G.B.T. book
Even negative reactions are part of the conversation that I hoped the book would generate about L.G.B.T. Catholics. → Read More
Catholics Should Accept and Love All LGBTQ People
There is no group more marginalized in the Catholic church today than the LGBTQ community. Even in death they remained invisible. → Read More
Why I wrote about the Catholic Church and the LGBT community
The mass shooting in Orlando showed how in tragedy many of the church's LGBT members are invisible. → Read More
Dorothy Day: Future Saint, Imperfect Parent
Kate Hennessey's new book is a searingly honest look at Dorothy Day the mother. → Read More
“I was a stranger and you did not welcome me.”
It is Christ whom we turn away when we build walls. → Read More
Fr. James Martin answers 5 common questions about 'Silence'
Even some thoughtful Christian observers seem to have missed a few essential themes. → Read More
Fr. James Martin answers 5 common questions about 'Silence'
Even some thoughtful Christian observers seem to have missed a few essential themes. → Read More
James Martin: A week in Rome with Jesuits, and I saw God at work far beyond the Vatican
Rome for me is a heady place where it’s easy to lose your spiritual bearings. → Read More
Full Transcript: Martin Scorsese discusses faith and his film 'Silence'
A conversation with James Martin, S.J., who served as an adviser to the film. → Read More
Exclusive: Martin Scorsese discusses his faith, his struggles, his films and "Silence."
An exclusive interview with James Martin, S.J. and Martin Scorsese, the director of "Silence." → Read More
Father James Martin: Reconciliation and Dissent in the Age of Trump
How does a Catholic move ahead after the election of Donald J. Trump as president? → Read More
James Martin, S.J.: We need to build a bridge between LGBT community and the Catholic Church.
We are all pilgrims on the way, loved sinners following the call we first heard at our baptisms. → Read More