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Adriana Trigiani on the spirituality of "showing up" | The Spiritual Life Podcast

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 1d

Delighted to share this lively (and fun!) conversation with the NYT bestselling novelist Adriana Trigiani, on the spirituality of showing up, her devotion to Mary and her love for the Eucharist. On the latest episode of "The Spiritual Life" podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7aD...

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Are we “unworthy servants”? - Outreach

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 3d

Image: Detail of the new mural in the narthex of St. Patrick's Cathedral, depicting the immigrant past and present of the Archdiocese of New York. Seated among the migrants and refugees is St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who worked with Italian immigrants.

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 3d

Pope Leo XIV today: "Brothers and sisters, those boats which hope to catch sight of a safe port, and those eyes filled with anguish and hope seeking to reach the shore, cannot and must not find the coldness of indifference or the stigma of discrimination!"

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 3d

Jesus loves us, and with that love calls us to a high bar, of love, mercy and compassion. A meditation on today's Gospel, in which Jesus offers some challenging words to his disciples, and to us. outreach.faith/2025/10/are-...

Jesus loves us and, with that love, calls us to a "high bar" of love, mercy and compassion.

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 4d

You will remember that Pope Francis himself published "Lumen Fidei," which was begun by Pope Benedict XVI. Also, Pope Francis's last apostolic exhortation was "Dilexit nos" (on the love of Jesus and the Sacred Heart.)

Let us pray for the reception of "Dilexit te" in the church and the world!

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 4d

Today, on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV signed his first apostolic exhortation, "Dilexit te" (He loved you), which will be released on Oct. 9. According to reports, this document was begun under the pontificate of Pope Francis and focuses on the poor.

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Carmelite nun known as the "Little Flower." Here's a meditation on my favorite saint--and maybe yours too.
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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 8d

Finally, some reflections on our conversation here: www.americamagazine.org/.../james-ma...

The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 8d

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A Trappist monk on how to stop judging others | The Spiritual Life Podcast

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 8d

Fr. Isaac is a monk of the Abbey of the Genesee in New York, and the author of the new book "Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World."

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 8d

I'm so happy to share our conversation with Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO, a Trappist monk who speaks to us about silence, prayer and, in particular, something we all probably struggle with: judging others. On the latest episode of "The Spiritual Life": www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDzj...

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Mass for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees Homily Given by Robert Cardinal McElroy - Archdiocese of Washington

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 9d

“Our first obligation as a Church is to embrace in a sustained, unwavering, prophetic, and compassionate way the immigrants who are suffering so deeply because of the oppression they are facing."

Full homily:
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HOMILY Mass for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees Given by Robert Cardinal McElroy, Archbishop of Washington Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington, DC September 28, 2025 at 5:30 ...

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 9d

Cardinal Robert McElroy at the Mass for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees: “We are witnessing an unprecedented assault on our nation…this assault is intended to make life miserable for undocumented migrants…our government is engaged in a comprehensive campaign of fear at its core.”

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 10d

Sometimes Jesus's parables are hard to understand. Not today. Ignore the poor not only at their peril--but yours. outreach.faith/2025/09/what...

What is your response to the poor? - Outreach

Ignore the poor not only at their peril, but yours.

WATCH: Fr. James Martin, S.J., speaks at LGBTQ Jubilee Year pilgrimage

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 14d

Here is the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bw6...

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Watch: Father James Martin, S.J., speaks at LGBTQ Jubilee Year pilgrimage - Outreach

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 14d

Why do we work and minister with LGBTQ Catholics? Here (on video and as a text) is the brief reflection I offered at the Prayer Service at the Church of the Gesu in Rome, during the pilgrimage for LGBTQ Catholics a few weeks ago. outreach.faith/2025/09/watc...

Father Martin delivered a reflection based on the Gospels during an international LGBTQ gathering in Rome.

The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 15d

Our conversation is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Links to this episode and all our episodes here: www.americamagazine.org/thespiritual...

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Mirabai Starr on mysticism for everyone | The Spiritual Life Podcast

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 15d

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!” - Outreach

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 17d

"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...

When it comes to money, our focus should be clear.