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Approaching the reign of God like a child
Views James Martin, S.J. / October 5, 2024The key is to keep searching: for good parishes, good preachers, good writers and good people.
Synod retreat leader: What the church can learn from LGBTQ Catholics
Views Timothy Radcliffe, O.P. / September 30, 2024The Body of Christ needs all of our gifts. We are bearers of the Gospel to each other, writes Timothy Radcliffe, O.P.
Does Jesus really want us to cut off our hands?
Views James Martin, S.J. / September 28, 2024Jesus uses strong language and vivid imagery to make an important point: nothing should get in the way of our relationship with God.
How meeting Pope Francis gave hope to four Catholic transgender women
Views Christine Zuba / September 26, 2024“God Bless You. Pray for me, pray for me.” These words of Pope Francis, spoken as he met a group of four transgender women from the United States, including myself, following his general audience earlier this month, have stuck with me. This miraculous encounter, which took place on Sept. 18, had its genesis at Outreach […]
Even the disciples were jealous and envious
Views James Martin, S.J. / September 21, 2024Even with the benefit of Jesus among them, the disciples were still human, and still subject to feelings of envy and jealousy.
I listened to Synod delegates opposed to LGBTQ issues. Here are my responses.
Views James Martin, S.J. / September 18, 2024Some church leaders have expressed opposition to a range of LGBTQ issues. In a spirit of synodality, Father James Martin offers his responses.
Why do the disciples not understand suffering?
Views James Martin, S.J. / September 14, 2024Suffering, as Easter reveals, is never the last word.
