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James Martin, SJ, on the Ignatian style of imaginative prayer

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Crystal: This question is sort of off-topic, but I was wondering if you could say a bit about the Ignatian style of imaginative prayer that is a conversation with Jesus. Thanks
Father Martin: Actually, there is a long explanation of that in my chapter on St. Ignatius in My Life with the Saints. But briefly put, […]

James Martin, SJ, on exploring saints’ biographies and using them to spread the word of God

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Christian W: Father Martin, God Bless You, and thank you for taking the time to visit on Sister Julie’s blog today.
I first heard you conducting an interview on the Saintcast podcast talking about your books. Then, not too long after, I was attending the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress and found myself at the Loyola […]

James Martin, SJ, on whether Protestant churches recognize saints

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Sylvester: Father, I’m not a Catholic but I’m fascinated by everything Catholic. What I want to know is whether or not Protestant churches recognize saints? If so, how do Protestants get to become saints if only the Vatican approves them?
Father Martin: Protestant churches do indeed recognize saints, and we only need to think of the […]

Conversation with James Martin, SJ

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

It is a pleasure to welcome Father James Martin, SJ, to A Nun’s Life blog. Father Martin is a member of the Jesuits (the Society of Jesus), a Catholic religious community for men. He is also a fellow blogger at In All Things, an editorial blog at America magazine where he is an author and […]

Online Conversation tomorrow at ANunsLife.org

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

I’ve just returned home after family and nun festivities and work in four different states. I had some time in Monroe, Michigan, home of my IHM Motherhouse. There’s absolutely nothing like being home with one’s nuns. Although I had some work to do, I feel renewed and encouraged. Community life is such an amazing bond […]

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