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The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
Jesus understands what you’re going through, because he has gone through this himself. He understands you not only because he’s divine and knows all things but because he is human and experienced all things.
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
Examen Fifth Sunday of Lent
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
Don’t get too down on yourself if your Lent hasn’t been perfect. Be easy with yourself. But keep taking those steps towards God.     
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
Jesus asks us to be generous with the poor. It’s one of the foundations of his public ministry: caring for the poor himself and asking his disciples to do so.
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
Fasting does a number of things for us. First, it’s often healthy. Second, it reminds us that we have some control over our bodies. But it’s the third reason that is often lost on people: to save money so that we can give to the poor.
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
It’s always good to try new ways of prayer. It might change your relationship with God, which is not a bad thing at all for Lent.
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
Instead of giving up something for lent, how about doing something positive? How about this: Be kind.
JourneysAmerica Journeys
James Martin, S.J.
Today, we visited the Baptismal site at Qasr Al Yahoud, which holds the oldest and most ancient tradition for being the place of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
Where do you experience joy in your life? Where does God bring you joy and where do you bring others joy?
FaithExamen
James Martin, S.J.
Thinking about the hierarchy these days, in light of the sex abuse crisis, can be difficult.