Voices

The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
FaithLent Reflections
A reflection for Ash Wednesday from James Martin, S.J.
FaithFaith in Focus
What do my prayers for Ukraine achieve? Is this about convincing God to intervene or softening my own heart so I can suffer with my Ukrainian brothers and sisters?
FaithFaith in Focus
Not every word or phrase that pops into your head while you are praying is coming from God. But occasionally, we are free enough that God enters our consciousness with words or phrases that startle in their immediacy.
FaithFaith in Focus
The pandemic is a terrible reality, but it is not hopeless. James Martin, S.J., offers a few tips drawn from Christian spirituality that have helped him avoid despair.
FaithFaith in Focus
A hint from Father James Martin: Start with just 15 minutes a day.
Politics & SocietyLast Take
“Reading authors like bell hooks taught me to be alert not only for instances of sexism and racism but for patterns of it,” writes Father James Martin.
Community
Join Mikono Refugee Craft Shop and America Media this #GivingTuesday as we help craft hope for refugees.
FaithAdvent Reflections
A Reflection for the Sunday of the First Week of Advent from Father James Martin, S.J.
FaithExplainer
As with much of his pastoral approach overall, the pope’s outreach to L.G.B.T. people can be characterized by the word “accompaniment.”
FaithVantage Point
From 1995: Mother Angelica, devout and well-intentioned as she may be, has some big problems.