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Finally, there are some 1960s "flower-power" images on the cover as well. Frankly, it's my favorite cover for any of my books.
Last week I finished recording the audio book, and so on Feb. 3, you'll be able to read the book in print, as an ebook and via audio.
Last week I finished recording the audio book, and so on Feb. 3, you'll be able to read the book in print, as an ebook and via audio.
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Finally, there are some 1960s "flower-power" images on the cover as well. Frankly, it's my favorite cover for any of my books.
Last week I finished recording the audio book, and so on Feb. 3, you'll be able to read the book in print, as an ebook and via audio.
Last week I finished recording the audio book, and so on Feb. 3, you'll be able to read the book in print, as an ebook and via audio.
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More info here!
www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
Work in Progress by James Martin
In this humorous memoir, New York Times bestselling author Father James Martin tells the story of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, and corporate tool and, finally, a Je...
www.harpercollins.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
More info here!
www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
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Happy to share this lovely (early) review of "Work in Progress," by Publishers Weekly, often used by libraries and bookstores in helping to choose purchases. Thanks to PW for reviewing a book that takes place largely at P-W (Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School)! www.publishersweekly.com/9780062694485
Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest by James Martin
In this sweet memoir, Jesuit priest Martin (Learning to Pray) reminisces about the summer jobs that prepared him for his calling...
www.publishersweekly.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy to share this lovely (early) review of "Work in Progress," by Publishers Weekly, often used by libraries and bookstores in helping to choose purchases. Thanks to PW for reviewing a book that takes place largely at P-W (Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School)! www.publishersweekly.com/9780062694485
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Great to meet so many students, teachers and campus ministers from Catholic (mainly Jesuit) high schools and colleges at the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice this weekend. Also great to hear Greg Boyle, SJ, my Jesuit brother and hero, who gives hope! #iftj @ignatiansolidarity.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Great to meet so many students, teachers and campus ministers from Catholic (mainly Jesuit) high schools and colleges at the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice this weekend. Also great to hear Greg Boyle, SJ, my Jesuit brother and hero, who gives hope! #iftj @ignatiansolidarity.bsky.social
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Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
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In an interesting column for @uniworldnews.bsky.social, Professor James Yoonil Auh at Kyung Hee Cyber University in Seoul, sees three possible futures for the #university:
(a) an obedient university
(b) a divided university
(c) a resistant university
Let us hope, against all hope, that it will be C!
(a) an obedient university
(b) a divided university
(c) a resistant university
Let us hope, against all hope, that it will be C!
When universities choose to be silent, societies fracture
Texas A&M University’s restrictions on teaching race or gender reinstall an older moral architecture, asking universities to prepare students fo...
www.universityworldnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In an interesting column for @uniworldnews.bsky.social, Professor James Yoonil Auh at Kyung Hee Cyber University in Seoul, sees three possible futures for the #university:
(a) an obedient university
(b) a divided university
(c) a resistant university
Let us hope, against all hope, that it will be C!
(a) an obedient university
(b) a divided university
(c) a resistant university
Let us hope, against all hope, that it will be C!
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Finished today reading the audiobook of "Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest" due out from @harperonebooks.bsky.social in February. Hope you enjoy it!
More info here: www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
More info here: www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Finished today reading the audiobook of "Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest" due out from @harperonebooks.bsky.social in February. Hope you enjoy it!
More info here: www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
More info here: www.harpercollins.com/pages/jamesm...
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On her Feast Day, a video pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the remarkable woman renowned for her work with immigrants, especially in New York. Mother Cabrini, pray for us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDT_...
The Immigrant Saint: Mother Cabrini
YouTube video by America - The Jesuit Review
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
On her Feast Day, a video pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the remarkable woman renowned for her work with immigrants, especially in New York. Mother Cabrini, pray for us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDT_...
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Happy Feast of the Saints and Blessed of the Society of Jesus! May they pray for you and be your models of Christian life. AMDG.
Image: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York.
Image: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York.
November 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Happy Feast of the Saints and Blessed of the Society of Jesus! May they pray for you and be your models of Christian life. AMDG.
Image: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York.
Image: Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York.
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Why do we celebrate the dedication of a building today? A meditation on the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, on the Gospel reading, and on the Catholic Church, which is ever ancient, ever new. outreach.faith/2025/11/the-...
The Catholic Church: Ever Ancient, Ever New - Outreach
The question comes up once a year: Why are we celebrating a feast for a building?
outreach.faith
November 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Why do we celebrate the dedication of a building today? A meditation on the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, on the Gospel reading, and on the Catholic Church, which is ever ancient, ever new. outreach.faith/2025/11/the-...
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Dorothy Day🤩🤩🤩
She was (is) a true U.S. made hero!
Don't miss the 2011 biography of her by Jim Forrest, published by @orbisbooks.bsky.social
She was (is) a true U.S. made hero!
Don't miss the 2011 biography of her by Jim Forrest, published by @orbisbooks.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Dorothy Day🤩🤩🤩
She was (is) a true U.S. made hero!
Don't miss the 2011 biography of her by Jim Forrest, published by @orbisbooks.bsky.social
She was (is) a true U.S. made hero!
Don't miss the 2011 biography of her by Jim Forrest, published by @orbisbooks.bsky.social
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News: Pope Leo XIV calls for "authorities to allow pastoral workers to attend to the needs" of people who have been detained. "Jesus says very clearly ... we're going to be asked: How did you receive the foreigner?"
youtu.be/ysfd_VcE0TI?...
youtu.be/ysfd_VcE0TI?...
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION WARNED: Pope Leo CALLS for RELIGIOUS ACCESS for detained immigrants
YouTube video by Diario AS
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November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
News: Pope Leo XIV calls for "authorities to allow pastoral workers to attend to the needs" of people who have been detained. "Jesus says very clearly ... we're going to be asked: How did you receive the foreigner?"
youtu.be/ysfd_VcE0TI?...
youtu.be/ysfd_VcE0TI?...
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Hopeful news from Italy! outreach.faith/2025/11/ital...
Italian synodal assembly embraces openness to LGBTQ people - Outreach
Synodal representatives in Italy voted overwhelmingly to accept documents calling for greater openness to LGBTQ people. Italian bishops will weigh in next.
outreach.faith
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Hopeful news from Italy! outreach.faith/2025/11/ital...
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Dear friends: The Spiritual Life podcast, which just completed its first season, will be back in the New Year! In the meantime, why not catch up on the episodes you missed, on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Thanks to everyone for their support and prayers! americamagazine.org/thespiritual...
The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
Support The Spiritual Life by subscribing to America today. Subscribe
americamagazine.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Dear friends: The Spiritual Life podcast, which just completed its first season, will be back in the New Year! In the meantime, why not catch up on the episodes you missed, on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Thanks to everyone for their support and prayers! americamagazine.org/thespiritual...
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What is spiritual direction? Where can you find a director? We're asked these questions often on "The Spiritual Life" so I'm delighted to share this new episode with Paddy Gilger, SJ, a trained director. It's a test-run episode that was so helpful we're sharing it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOmA...
Why everyone needs a spiritual director | The Spiritual Life Podcast
YouTube video by America - The Jesuit Review
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
What is spiritual direction? Where can you find a director? We're asked these questions often on "The Spiritual Life" so I'm delighted to share this new episode with Paddy Gilger, SJ, a trained director. It's a test-run episode that was so helpful we're sharing it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOmA...
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Also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. www.americamagazine.org/thespiritual...
The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
Support The Spiritual Life by subscribing to America today. Subscribe
www.americamagazine.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. www.americamagazine.org/thespiritual...
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What happens when we don't get what we pray for? A meditation on today's Gospel reading, the Parable of the Persistent Widow. outreach.faith/2025/10/what...
What happens when we don’t get what we pray for? - Outreach
The key is to continue to be in relationship with a God whom we sometimes don’t understand.
outreach.faith
October 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
What happens when we don't get what we pray for? A meditation on today's Gospel reading, the Parable of the Persistent Widow. outreach.faith/2025/10/what...
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" #Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community'", concludes Randall Kennedy in reviewing two biographies of the iconic #JohnLewis in @lrb.co.uk
#GoodTrouble
@simonschusteruk.bsky.social @yalepress.bsky.social
#GoodTrouble
@simonschusteruk.bsky.social @yalepress.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
" #Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community'", concludes Randall Kennedy in reviewing two biographies of the iconic #JohnLewis in @lrb.co.uk
#GoodTrouble
@simonschusteruk.bsky.social @yalepress.bsky.social
#GoodTrouble
@simonschusteruk.bsky.social @yalepress.bsky.social
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Dear friends: I'm delighted to share a fascinating conversation with Mirabai Starr, an expert on mysticism and a translator of some of the works of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila. It's the latest episode of "The Spiritual Life" podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0bN...
Mirabai Starr on mysticism for everyone | The Spiritual Life Podcast
YouTube video by America - The Jesuit Review
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Dear friends: I'm delighted to share a fascinating conversation with Mirabai Starr, an expert on mysticism and a translator of some of the works of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila. It's the latest episode of "The Spiritual Life" podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0bN...
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"Hear this, you who trample upon the needy!" (Amos 8:4-7).
A reflection on this Sunday's readings, which focus the Christian response to the poor, to money and to God.
outreach.faith/2025/09/hear...
A reflection on this Sunday's readings, which focus the Christian response to the poor, to money and to God.
outreach.faith/2025/09/hear...
“Hear this, you who trample upon the needy!” - Outreach
When it comes to money, our focus should be clear.
outreach.faith
September 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"Hear this, you who trample upon the needy!" (Amos 8:4-7).
A reflection on this Sunday's readings, which focus the Christian response to the poor, to money and to God.
outreach.faith/2025/09/hear...
A reflection on this Sunday's readings, which focus the Christian response to the poor, to money and to God.
outreach.faith/2025/09/hear...
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"We have to change attitudes before we ever change doctrine." Pope Leo XIV on LGBTQ people, in a new interview, published in conjunction with Elise Allen's new biography: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwk1...
Pope Leo XIV on LGBTQ+ - Exclusive Interview
YouTube video by Crux Now Media
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September 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"We have to change attitudes before we ever change doctrine." Pope Leo XIV on LGBTQ people, in a new interview, published in conjunction with Elise Allen's new biography: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwk1...
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My reflections: Pope Leo's response to this question is very much along the lines of Pope Francis's response, which I find very hopeful. The Holy Father is for a church that welcomes "todos, todos, todos,"
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
My reflections: Pope Leo's response to this question is very much along the lines of Pope Francis's response, which I find very hopeful. The Holy Father is for a church that welcomes "todos, todos, todos,"
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...but is also saying that it is "highly unlikely" that church teaching on sexuality will change "in the near future."
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
...but is also saying that it is "highly unlikely" that church teaching on sexuality will change "in the near future."