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James Martin, S.J., Editor at Large
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
@jamesmartinsj
Articles by James Martin, S.J.
FaithFaith in Focus
James Martin: The saints seemed so far away. Then I started to climb.
James Martin, S.J.
For me, wisdom comes mainly in the form of insights.
Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill (CNS photo/School Sisters of St. Francis and Sisters of Charity of Nazareth)
Columns
Father James Martin: Murdered Catholic sisters are martyrs of charity.
James Martin, S.J.
These two women, I believe, were more than simply brave.
FaithIn All Things
If the mainstream media covered Jesus the way it covered Mother Teresa
James Martin, S.J.
If Jesus was concerned about the sick, why would he not build a proper hospital or shelter?
Fr. James Martin talks with Mother Teresa's postulator: The full interview
James Martin, S.J.
In an interview with James Martin, S.J., Brian Kolodiejchuk, M.C. speaks of her early mystical experiences and her struggles with the “dark night.” The full interview includes the complete transcript and full audio.
How Georgetown is coming to terms with slavery in its past
James Martin, S.J.
Part of making amends must include the descendants. But how and what—that’s the challenge.
Fordham University
In All Things
Father James Martin: Some advice for starting at a Jesuit college
James Martin, S.J.
What will you do with this great and precious gift you’ve been given?
FaithInterviews
Saint of the Darkness: an interview with the promoter of Mother Teresa’s cause for sainthood
James Martin, S.J.
Brian Kolodiejchuk speaks of Mother Teresa's early mystical experiences and her struggles with the “dark night.”
Father Federico Lombardi at his desk at the Holy See Press Office (photo by James Martin, S.J.)
In All Things
Journalists pay tribute to Father Lombardi, the outgoing Vatican spokesman
James Martin, S.J.
It is not hard to see why Federico Lombardi, S.J., was so beloved by the Vatican press corps.
The gravestone of Father John LaFarge, a Jesuit priest, longtime associate editor of America, and tireless advocate for racial justice. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Ahern)
In All Things
What can we do about the spiral of violence?
James Martin, S.J.
Praying for those who have been killed, finding inspiration to work for peace and justice, and asking ourselves some difficult questions.
A Grim Tally. Gun control activists rally in front of the White House in Washington on Jan. 4. The next day, President Barack Obama announced executive actions to reduce gun violence.
Vantage Point
A History of Gun Control in the pages of America
Kevin ClarkeJames Martin, S.J.
A look at America's coverage on gun violence, from the 1960s to present day.