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James Martin



James Martin, MA, MDiv, ThM, is an American Jesuit priest, author, and long-time editor-at-large for America magazine. In addition to writing popular books on spiritual development, he became popularly known after becoming the “official chaplain” of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, and he continues to offer his perspectives on news platforms such as CNN, NPR, and TIME magazine. He is best known for his work advocating for the acceptance of LGBTQIA persons within the Catholic community, writing his book Building a Bridge in the wake of the 2016 Orlando, Florida nightclub shooting.

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"There Is No Right Way To Pray" - Father James Martin on the Many Ways to Talk to God

The former chaplain of The Colbert Report, Father James Martin, humbly accepts when Stephen offers him the job of chaplain of A Late Show! In part one of their interview, Father Martin tells Stephen how his new book, "Learning To Pray," encourages readers to explore all the different ways people...

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James Martin
2021
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The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life

The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by the Revered James Martin, SJ (bestselling author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage) is a practical spiritual guidebook that shows you how to manage relationships, money, work, prayer, and decision-making, all while keeping a sense of humor.

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James Martin
2012
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In All Seasons, For All Reasons: Praying Throughout the Year

The Christian longing to share anguish, fear, gratitude, and awe has found expression in many forms of prayer, beginning in Scripture and the practices and words of Jesus.

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James Martin
2017
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FindCenter Quotes ImageGod desires for us to be the persons we were created to be: to be simply and purely ourselves, and in this state to love God and to let ourselves be loved by God. It is a double journey, really: finding God means allowing ourselves to be found by God.

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Be Kind

James Martin, S.J., describes three simple ways you can be nicer to others this Lent.

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James Martin
2012
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Saints in :60 | Dorothy Day

Fr. James Martin reflects on his favorite saints. This week's topic: Servant of God Dorothy Day

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Dorothy Day
2016
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The Abbey: A Story of Discovery

In the tradition of the spiritual classics The Shack and The Screwtape Letters comes The Abbey—a debut novel from New York Times bestselling author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, James Martin, SJ, who provides a window into the spiritual journeys of three people...

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James Martin
2016
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FindCenter Quotes ImageBut Jesus accepts what we give, blesses it, breaks it open, and magnifies it. Often in ways that we don’t see or cannot see. Or will not be able to see in this lifetime.

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FindCenter Quotes ImageOne joke has a Franciscan, a Dominican, and a Jesuit celebrating Mass together when the lights suddenly go out in the church. The Franciscan praises the chance to live more simply. The Dominican gives a learned homily on how God brings light to the world.

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FindCenter Quotes ImageNewly confident, Mary says yes. Notice that she does so in absolute freedom. No one coerces her. And she was free to say no. Mary also makes her decision without appealing to a man. She doesn’t ask Joseph for permission. Nor does she tell the angel that she must consult with her father.

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