News and Views
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.
Meet the Born-Again Christian Who Brought Down Namibia’s Sodomy Laws
News Sojourners / September 12, 2024In San Diego, Bishop Apologizes to LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Mass
News New Ways Ministry / September 9, 2024Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community
News The New York Times / September 9, 2024How Jesus Ennobles the Body
Views James Martin, S.J. / September 7, 2024Jesus does not shy away from using his own body—his saliva and his fingers—to help someone.
A plea: Be charitable to LGBTQ people in comments sections
Views Melody O'Connor / September 5, 2024If somebody that is struggling with either their sexuality or their spiritual life reads my comments online, will my words push them closer to or farther away from God?
Don’t make Judaism look bad to make Jesus look good.
Views James Martin, S.J. / August 31, 2024Let’s be careful not only about how we understand the critics of Jesus, but also how we understand Jesus himself
Some family members opposed my same-sex wedding. Here’s what I learned talking with them.
Views Seandor Szeles / August 29, 2024I don’t think it’s a real community if it doesn’t include some people who think differently than you.