Jim's Books
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
The Grace of Shame
Pope Francis is certainly full of surprises. His words on July 31, the Feast of St. Ignatius, are a good example.
Ignatius's feast is an occasion to celebrate all things...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Ignatian Spirituality Project
The Ignatian Spirituality Project is a most impressive ministry--a program that brings the graces of the Spiritual Exercises to homeless people, most of whom struggle with addiction to alcohol...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Jesuit Jargon
If you ever need to explain Jesuits to non-Jesuits, you might find Fr. Jim Martin's guide to Jesuit formation lingo helpful. I work for the Jesuits, write about them,...
Poetry
What Tears Mean
Every once in a while a great writer describes an experience that you know is universal and is nearly beyond words. This short reading by Frederick Buechner is one...
Ignatian Voices
The Calling of St. Matthew
Caravaggio's painting The Calling of St. Matthew is a great work of art that captures the truth of a great Ignatian theme—the power of Christ's personal invitation to follow...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: The Wings of a Dove
There's a real tear-jerker scene in the movie Tender Mercies when Mac Sledge's estranged daughter asks him to sing the song "The Wings of a Dove." He won't (or...