James Martin

Tweets to #WhatSistersMeanToMe Rally Support For Embattled Nuns

Posted 04.19.2012

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With his opening tweets, the immensely popular Jesuit priest Rev. James Martin, SJ started his drive to remember how much Catholics (and non-Catholics...

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Can Religion Be Joyful?

Lev Raphael | Posted 05.21.2012

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It's a central part of worship -- or should be -- and many figures in many different religions have urged this message.

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SHOCK: Female Boxer Shot & Stabbed By Husband

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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APOPKA, Fla. — Deputies in Florida say boxer Christy Martin was shot and stabbed by her husband while the two were fighting at their home. The ...

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Time for Nuclear Savings Bonds?

Robert Alvarez | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Alvarez

Wonder why America can't seem to keep up with nations like Germany and China on advanced energy policy? Perhaps it's because the Energy Department spends ten times more on nuclear weapons than energy conservation.

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How Could It Happen? Tracing the Causes of Sexual Abuse by the Clergy

Rev. James Martin, S.J. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Buried beneath the shock and anger, especially for Catholics, however, is a searing question: How could this happen?

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Want to Experience God? You Already Have: Vulnerability

Rev. James Martin, S.J. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rev. James Martin, S.J.

During a serious illness, a family crisis, the loss of a job or the death of a loved one, many people will say that they've turn to God in new ways.

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Want to Experience God? You Already Have: Desires to Follow and Desires for Holiness

Rev. James Martin, S.J. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rev. James Martin, S.J.

In my last few posts, I've looked at several ways that desires for God play out in our everyday lives. In this post, I will look at two more: desires to follow and desires for holiness.

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In Defense of Religion

Rev. James Martin, S.J. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rev. James Martin, S.J.

"Spiritual" is great. So is "Religious"

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Glenn Beck to Jesus: Drop Dead

Rev. James Martin, S.J. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rev. James Martin, S.J.

Social justice is an essential part of Catholic teaching. It's part of being a Catholic. So Glenn Beck is, in essence, saying "Leave the Catholic church."

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