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The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, author, editor at large at America and founder of Outreach.
Arts & CultureTelevision
James Martin, S.J., and Kerry Weber on ‘The Crown’: What does it mean to uphold one’s duty? What does it mean to be free?
Politics & SocietyVantage Point
In this 1993 piece, James Martin reflects on the realities of refugees he met in Thika, Kenya.
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William A. Barry, S.J. Bill was 90 years old when he died at the Jesuit infirmary at Campion Center in Weston, Mass., on Saturday.
FaithVantage Point
From 1996: After two years of work in East Africa, it’s not my own experiences that I remember most vividly—it’s the stories I heard from refugees.
FaithFaith in Focus
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.
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Maybe the only prayer I can utter this Thanksgiving is: Teach me to be grateful.
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Whatever brings a person closer to God is holy.
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Is there anything in St. Ignatius' spiritual practices that can offer to help us make it through the aftermath of the election? Yes.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
God does not ask us to check our brains at the door and be reckless about our bodies.
FaithFaith in Focus
Loving God, I ask you to guide me during this important election season.