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James Martin
Jesuit Priest and Author of “The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything”
The Rev. James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, and is the culture editor of America, the national Catholic magazine. Father Martin graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business in 1982, where he received a bachelor's degree in finance. After working for six years in corporate finance and human resources with General Electric Co., he entered the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1988. On Nov. 1, 2009, he pronounced his final vows as a Jesuit.
Father Martin is the author of several books, the latest of which is called "The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything." His bestselling memoir "My Life with the Saints" was named one of the "Best Books of 2006" by Publishers Weekly. He also wrote "A Jesuit Off-Broadway: Center Stage with Jesus, Judas and Life's Big Questions," which was named one of Publishers Weekly's "Best Books of 2007."
Father Martin is the author of several books, the latest of which is called "The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything." His bestselling memoir "My Life with the Saints" was named one of the "Best Books of 2006" by Publishers Weekly. He also wrote "A Jesuit Off-Broadway: Center Stage with Jesus, Judas and Life's Big Questions," which was named one of Publishers Weekly's "Best Books of 2007."
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The Catholic Church will be “a different color” in 40 years. And there will likely be female priests.
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This priest advises to stop “shoulding” all over yourself.
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It’s dangerous to be spiritual without being religious, and vice versa.
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Why the television host’s recent comment betrayed a fundamental misunderstanding of the gospel.
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The Church’s sex scandal has nothing to do with celibacy and everything to do with a “culture of secrecy” that put the Church’s public image first.
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Anti-Catholicism is not as bad as some other prejudices are in our culture, but it is present.
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As one of the show’s regulars, the priest talks about what it’s like behind the scenes.
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What it’s like to make the switch from the Wall Street Journal to the Bible.
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The Jesuit priest talks about what it’s like to lead a life of poverty and celibacy.
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A conversation with the Jesuit priest and author of “The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything.”