James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 26 Feb
Gospel: When Jesus says to become like a child, he may mean not only a childlike trust in God, but a child's sense of play, wonder and joy.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 5 Mar
Gospel: Jesus knows better than to engage in arguments with people who already have their minds decided against him. Good advice for us too.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 25 Mar
I had chicken on a Friday in Lent since it was a Solemnity and technically 'allowed.' But I still felt guilty. Thus I must be very Catholic.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 14 May
Gospel: Joy is an underappreciated Christian virtue. The best way to draw others to God is to live your own vocation joyfully Joy attracts!
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 10 Jun
Gospel:Jesus asks Peter about love three times to allow Peter to make up for his triple denial of Jesus. God always gives us second chances.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 19 Sep
Gospel: You think you won't be held accountable for those grudges, or for those mean comments or putdowns you make on the web? Think again.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 11 Oct
Gospel: Jesus tells us that if there is ever a conflict between laws and love, love wins every time.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 15 Oct
Evening prayer. God, sometimes I do something so stupid it makes me wonder who I am. Thank you O God of second, third and fourth chances.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 23 Oct
Gospel: Jesus offers a triad of love: of God, neighbor and self. Don't forget the last one. Respect yourself and do not dishonor yourself.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 15 Nov
Gospel: Jesus offers to dine at Zacchaeus's house before Zacchaeus changes his ways. God doesn't wait until we're perfect to meet us.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 22 Nov
Gospel: Jesus's prediction of the Temple's end was shocking to hear. Yet mere buildings, people and institutions are all subordinate to God.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 23 Nov
Gospel: One unpleasant secret about living the Christian life--loving, forgiving, being charitable: Some may hate you for it. Do it anyway.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 27 Nov
Gospel: Jesus's metaphor isn't hard to interpret. Your life may end at any moment. Is your soul ready to meet the Lord? If not, shape up.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 29 Nov
Gospel: Jesus says that God doesn't care what words you use in your prayers. God cares that you do God's will in your life.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 2 Dec
Gospel: Are you blind to the suffering of the poor? To the sadness of the lonely and those who mourn? Let Jesus open your eyes...and hearts.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 6 Dec
Gospel: Those whom you disdain because they're not leading "good lives" are those whom God seeks most ardently. They are God's beloved too.
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 22 Dec
Gospel: Mary on income redistribution. "He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he has sent away empty."
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 28 Dec
3. Don't try to get people to like you. Love can't be manipulated. Real friends like you for who you are. #12stupidthingsineverwantodoagain
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 28 Dec
5. Don't obsess about your outside. Pants too long? Too short? Who cares? Pay attention to your inside. #12stupidthingsineverwanttodoagain
James Martin @JamesMartinSJ 29 Dec
6. Don't work constantly! Resist thinking that you are what you do. Be a human being not a human doing. #12stupidthingsineverwanttodoagain
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