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A chance encounter with teddy bears leads to Lectio Divina

Blog Published: July 25, 2013

Ever been totally captivated by a photograph or image? Our friend Zeke, a Benedictine Oblate, writes about his own encounter with a photograph that Sister Maxine took at a random garage sale. It's amazing where we find God's grace!

Nun 1.0 — Romantic, but is it accurate?

Blog Published: February 17, 2012

Tis the season to be romantic — an awesome thing to behold! Just a few letters away however, is the word romanticize — and that can be anything BUT awesome.

Is it possible for anyone to be holy like a saint?

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Podcast Recorded: November 23, 2011

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In this Random Nun Clip, we talk with Fr. James Martin, SJ, about his favorite saint and whether ordinary people can be holy like the saints.Hear the full podcast at AS093.

IGF004 In Good Faith with Father James Martin, SJ

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Podcast Recorded: December 2, 2010

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IGF004 In Good Faith with Father James Martin, SJ, recorded live on December 2, 2010. Produced by aNunsLife.org ministry. Our hosts talk with Father Jim about his vocation and life of prayer, faith in real life, Ignatian spirituality, the Examen and more.

My Life with the Saints

Blog Published: November 14, 2006

I’ve been reading a book by Jim Martin, SJ, called My Life with the Saints (Loyola Press, 2006). Growing up I always thought of the saints as superhuman (not unlike Wonder Woman or Superman) … people with an extra dose of holiness who were able to do amazing things. I never really thought of them as ordinary people. Over the years I learned otherwise and have come to appreciate the saints for who they really are.