James Martin, SJ
@jamesmartinsj.bsky.social
Jesuit priest, editor at large of America Media, founder of Outreach, consultor for the Dicastery for Communication, author of "Come Forth."
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On Friday, during our Facebook faith sharing and Bible study, our online community was reflecting on today's feast, Epiphany of the Lord. One woman said something that stuck with me: the last line, "And they departed for their country by another way," she noted, has a lot to say...
January 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
On Friday, during our Facebook faith sharing and Bible study, our online community was reflecting on today's feast, Epiphany of the Lord. One woman said something that stuck with me: the last line, "And they departed for their country by another way," she noted, has a lot to say...
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Pope Leo called for Venezuela to remain an independent nation and said he was following developments after the United States' toppling of President Nicolas Maduro with a "soul full of concern" on Sunday. For @reuters.com:
Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country
Pope Leo called for Venezuela to remain an independent nation and said he was following developments after the United States' toppling of President Nicolas Maduro with a "soul full of concern" on Sund...
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January 4, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Pope Leo called for Venezuela to remain an independent nation and said he was following developments after the United States' toppling of President Nicolas Maduro with a "soul full of concern" on Sunday. For @reuters.com:
An excerpt from my conversation with Paul Quenon, OCSO, a Trappist Brother and poet (whose novice master was Thomas Merton).
"How to do a spiritual reset for 2026" is the debut episode of the 2nd season of "The Spiritual Life" podcast, now available. www.americamagazine.org/thespiritual...
"How to do a spiritual reset for 2026" is the debut episode of the 2nd season of "The Spiritual Life" podcast, now available. www.americamagazine.org/thespiritual...
January 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
An excerpt from my conversation with Paul Quenon, OCSO, a Trappist Brother and poet (whose novice master was Thomas Merton).
"How to do a spiritual reset for 2026" is the debut episode of the 2nd season of "The Spiritual Life" podcast, now available. www.americamagazine.org/thespiritual...
"How to do a spiritual reset for 2026" is the debut episode of the 2nd season of "The Spiritual Life" podcast, now available. www.americamagazine.org/thespiritual...
Dear friends: Join us for our Friday faith sharing and Bible study today on my public Facebook page at 3 PM ET when we will discuss the Gospel reading for this Sunday: The Feast of the Epiphany. As ever, looking forward to your insights!
January 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Dear friends: Join us for our Friday faith sharing and Bible study today on my public Facebook page at 3 PM ET when we will discuss the Gospel reading for this Sunday: The Feast of the Epiphany. As ever, looking forward to your insights!
Surprise! The Spiritual Life podcast is back! "How to do a spiritual reset for 2026" is the debut episode of our second season, which we're sharing on New Year's Day. Paul Quenon, OCSO, a Trappist Brother and poet, and I answer listeners' questions to kick off.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hq4...
How to do a spiritual reset for 2026 | The Spiritual Life Podcast
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January 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Surprise! The Spiritual Life podcast is back! "How to do a spiritual reset for 2026" is the debut episode of our second season, which we're sharing on New Year's Day. Paul Quenon, OCSO, a Trappist Brother and poet, and I answer listeners' questions to kick off.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hq4...
Happy New Year, dear friends! Today is also the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. What a wonderful way to begin the calendar year. Mary is the Mother of God, and your mother, too. Go to her in prayer.
Image: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City.
Image: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City.
January 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Happy New Year, dear friends! Today is also the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. What a wonderful way to begin the calendar year. Mary is the Mother of God, and your mother, too. Go to her in prayer.
Image: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City.
Image: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City.
A message from the new executive director of Outreach! outreach.faith/2025/12/a-me...
A message from Outreach’s new executive director - Outreach
Conor Reidy, Outreach's new executive director, offers a message expressing his eagerness to answer God's call to ministry and service.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A message from the new executive director of Outreach! outreach.faith/2025/12/a-me...
Great news: @barnesandnoble.com is having a 25% pre-order sale on "Work in Progress," my new memoir about finding work and finding God, from 12/30 to 1/1! The book will be out from @harperonebooks.bsky.social on Feb. 3, but you can pre-order at a discount now. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/work-in-pr...
December 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Great news: @barnesandnoble.com is having a 25% pre-order sale on "Work in Progress," my new memoir about finding work and finding God, from 12/30 to 1/1! The book will be out from @harperonebooks.bsky.social on Feb. 3, but you can pre-order at a discount now. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/work-in-pr...
A thoughtful, important and timely piece from Christine Zuba, a remarkable Catholic, now on Outreach: outreach.faith/2025/12/what...
What is it like being Catholic and transgender? - Outreach
For one transgender person, now more than ever is it important for greater visibility and witness in the church.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A thoughtful, important and timely piece from Christine Zuba, a remarkable Catholic, now on Outreach: outreach.faith/2025/12/what...
Were Jesus, Mary and Joseph refugees?
In today’s Feast of the Holy Family, we read of Jesus, Mary and Joseph fleeing the murderous designs of an evil king and journeying to Egypt, a traditional refugee for Jewish people of the time, as Joan Taylor points out in her book “Boy Jesus.”
In today’s Feast of the Holy Family, we read of Jesus, Mary and Joseph fleeing the murderous designs of an evil king and journeying to Egypt, a traditional refugee for Jewish people of the time, as Joan Taylor points out in her book “Boy Jesus.”
December 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Were Jesus, Mary and Joseph refugees?
In today’s Feast of the Holy Family, we read of Jesus, Mary and Joseph fleeing the murderous designs of an evil king and journeying to Egypt, a traditional refugee for Jewish people of the time, as Joan Taylor points out in her book “Boy Jesus.”
In today’s Feast of the Holy Family, we read of Jesus, Mary and Joseph fleeing the murderous designs of an evil king and journeying to Egypt, a traditional refugee for Jewish people of the time, as Joan Taylor points out in her book “Boy Jesus.”
Dear friends: Join us for our Friday faith sharing and Bible study today at 3 PM ET on my public Facebook page when we will reflect on the Gospel for this Sunday: The Feast of the Holy Family. As ever, looking forward to your insights.
December 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Dear friends: Join us for our Friday faith sharing and Bible study today at 3 PM ET on my public Facebook page when we will reflect on the Gospel for this Sunday: The Feast of the Holy Family. As ever, looking forward to your insights.
"On the Feast of Stephen." How a rendition of the old Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslaus" moved me to think more deeply about the Christian call of service to the poor. Thanks to The Roches (thanks to Terre, Suzzy and the late Maggie Roche) www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZK3...
Fr. James Martin, S.J. on "Good King Wenceslas" by the Roches
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December 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"On the Feast of Stephen." How a rendition of the old Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslaus" moved me to think more deeply about the Christian call of service to the poor. Thanks to The Roches (thanks to Terre, Suzzy and the late Maggie Roche) www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZK3...
"To heal our blindness, the Lord chooses to reveal himself in each human being, who reflect his true image, according to a plan of love begun at the creation of the world. As long as the night of error obscures this providential truth, then...
December 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"To heal our blindness, the Lord chooses to reveal himself in each human being, who reflect his true image, according to a plan of love begun at the creation of the world. As long as the night of error obscures this providential truth, then...
Advent and Christmas offer LGBTQ Catholics many compelling role models for faith. So does our contemporary church. New at Outreach:
outreach.faith/2025/12/who-...
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Father James Martin: Who can LGBTQ Catholics look up to? Role models past and present - Outreach
LGBTQ Catholics can find role models for their lives not only in the Bible and history, but even in the church today.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Advent and Christmas offer LGBTQ Catholics many compelling role models for faith. So does our contemporary church. New at Outreach:
outreach.faith/2025/12/who-...
outreach.faith/2025/12/who-...
Mary and Joseph, our patrons in times of stress.
Looking at a traditional Christmas card or creche, with images of a peaceful Mary and Joseph, it’s easy to forget that they pushed ahead even amid intense stress...
Looking at a traditional Christmas card or creche, with images of a peaceful Mary and Joseph, it’s easy to forget that they pushed ahead even amid intense stress...
December 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mary and Joseph, our patrons in times of stress.
Looking at a traditional Christmas card or creche, with images of a peaceful Mary and Joseph, it’s easy to forget that they pushed ahead even amid intense stress...
Looking at a traditional Christmas card or creche, with images of a peaceful Mary and Joseph, it’s easy to forget that they pushed ahead even amid intense stress...
Dear friends: Join us for Friday faith sharing and Bible study, where we will reflect on the Gospel readings for this Sunday: the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the beautiful story of Joseph's Dream. We'll start at 3 PM ET on my public Facebook page. Looking forward to your insights!
December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Dear friends: Join us for Friday faith sharing and Bible study, where we will reflect on the Gospel readings for this Sunday: the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the beautiful story of Joseph's Dream. We'll start at 3 PM ET on my public Facebook page. Looking forward to your insights!
Welcome to New York, Bishop Hicks! A great choice for the Archdiocese of New York: a gifted, hard-working and compassionate pastor close to the poor, who spent time in Latin America, much like Pope Leo XIV. And thanks to Cardinal Dolan for his long service to the Archdiocese.
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of His Eminence Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of New York, and has appointed Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, currently Bishop of Joliet, as the Metropolitan Archbishop of New York.
December 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Welcome to New York, Bishop Hicks! A great choice for the Archdiocese of New York: a gifted, hard-working and compassionate pastor close to the poor, who spent time in Latin America, much like Pope Leo XIV. And thanks to Cardinal Dolan for his long service to the Archdiocese.
Outreach’s Los Angeles regional event filled with Advent joy and hope, as more than 150 people gathered at St. Monica Catholic Community for Advent Lessons and Carols—singing loudly and praying boldly, trusting in God's promise of justice this season.
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Los Angeles Outreach event shares Advent joy and hope with LGBTQ Catholics - Outreach
Outreach's regional event in Los Angeles marked by Advent joy and hope for greater LGBTQ inclusion in the church.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Outreach’s Los Angeles regional event filled with Advent joy and hope, as more than 150 people gathered at St. Monica Catholic Community for Advent Lessons and Carols—singing loudly and praying boldly, trusting in God's promise of justice this season.
outreach.faith/2025/12/los-...
outreach.faith/2025/12/los-...
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel
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Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel
As disciples, we cannot remain indifferent to injustice or the mistreatment of our neighbor. We are called to advocate for a just and meaningful immigration reform that respects human dignity, upholds...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Three U.S. bishops: Racially profiling migrants (and Americans) is a betrayal of the Gospel
www.americamagazine.org/short-take/2...
www.americamagazine.org/short-take/2...
Coming soon! The story of how a former paperboy, lawn mower, busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, waiter, bank teller, (sort of) stock broker and corporate tool became a Jesuit priest. Now available for pre-order from @harperonebooks.bsky.social www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
December 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Coming soon! The story of how a former paperboy, lawn mower, busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, waiter, bank teller, (sort of) stock broker and corporate tool became a Jesuit priest. Now available for pre-order from @harperonebooks.bsky.social www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
At the root of Outreach’s mission is creating a space for LGBTQ Catholics, their allies and those who minister to them to share in community. Here are some wonderful messages from our community. outreach.faith/2025/12/list...
Listening to our community - Outreach
At the root of Outreach's mission is creating a space for LGBTQ Catholics, their allies and those who minister to them to share in community.
outreach.faith
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
At the root of Outreach’s mission is creating a space for LGBTQ Catholics, their allies and those who minister to them to share in community. Here are some wonderful messages from our community. outreach.faith/2025/12/list...
Today is Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May you always go in prayer to Mary, our mother.
Image: Lady Chapel, St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Image: Lady Chapel, St. Patrick’s Cathedral
December 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today is Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May you always go in prayer to Mary, our mother.
Image: Lady Chapel, St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Image: Lady Chapel, St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Peaceable Kingdom: In a time of terrible discord, division and disunity, the image offered to us in the Book of Isaiah provides hope. A meditation on Edward Hicks, William Penn, Pope Leo XIV and Jesus, for the Second Sunday of Advent. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
December 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Peaceable Kingdom: In a time of terrible discord, division and disunity, the image offered to us in the Book of Isaiah provides hope. A meditation on Edward Hicks, William Penn, Pope Leo XIV and Jesus, for the Second Sunday of Advent. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
More grateful than I can say for each of these wonderful people on the Outreach team: Jack Consolie, our communications and development associate; Alessandra Rose, America Media's development director; Michael O'Loughlin, the outgoing executive director and Conor Reidy, our new executive director!
December 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
More grateful than I can say for each of these wonderful people on the Outreach team: Jack Consolie, our communications and development associate; Alessandra Rose, America Media's development director; Michael O'Loughlin, the outgoing executive director and Conor Reidy, our new executive director!