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Sam Sawyer, S.J., Editor in Chief
Sam Sawyer, S.J., is the editor in chief of America Media.
@SSawyerSJ
Articles by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
FaithScripture Reflections
Why we celebrate Mary’s Assumption
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Assumption, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
FaithScripture Reflections
Mary Magdalene showed courage in her darkest hour. We’re called to do the same.
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mary of Magdala, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
I support overturning Roe. But pro-lifers need to understand why so many Americans fear this decision.
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
To convince our fellow citizens to protect the lives of the unborn we need to recognize why many of them do not trust or easily understand our good motives.
FaithLent Reflections
The Feast of the Annunciation: What Mary’s ‘yes’ means for our bodies
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Annunciation (Friday of the Third Week of Lent), by Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Politics & SocietyFeatures
What’s Religious About Being Woke?
Sam Sawyer, S.J.Patrick Gilger, S.J.
The church’s passion for justice arises not only from its moral certainty, but even more from its solidarity with those who are suffering.
Politics & SocietyFaith and Reason
On abortion, Catholics—including politicians—can’t reduce the issue to a question of ‘choice’
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Choice alone cannot be a sufficient moral framework for thinking about abortion because more than one human life is at stake.
FaithAdvent Reflections
It’s O.K. to ask God for a sign
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
FaithShort Take
Pope Francis told bishops to shepherd pro-choice politicians ‘with God’s style.’ What does that mean in practice?
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Pope Francis has a broad—and brave—vision of what being a pastor means, writes Sam Sawyer, S.J. And that vision has room for bishops to disagree with each other about the best way forward.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The Machiavellian tactics of the Texas abortion law that pro-lifers may come to regret
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
The Texas abortion law wins a battle in the culture war but at what cost?
In this Jan. 13, 2021, file photo, health care workers receive a Covid-19 vaccination at Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, in Pacoima, Calif. California will require all of its roughly 2.2 million health care and long term care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Sept. 30. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
FaithShort Take
Catholic bishops must not turn vaccines into a culture war issue
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
A statement from Colorado’s bishops will likely contribute to vaccine misinformation among Catholics, Sam Sawyer, S.J., writes. And its individualistic and libertarian notion of conscience ignores our obligations to the most vulnerable.