Pope Francis Chooses Fr. Martin
by Raymond J. de SouzaPope Francis has chosen Fr. Martin for the role of interpreter. That’s significant, and bears noting when evaluating the ministry of Fr. Martin—and of Pope Francis. Continue Reading »
Pope Francis Needs to Say “No”
by Christopher RuddyThe Church is bound—and liberated—by her apostolic faith. The Pope, as the visible source and foundation of unity, must hold fast to that faith. Continue Reading »
Fr. Martin’s False Comfort
by Joseph SciambraIf the Church wants to show true respect, compassion, and sensitivity to homosexual persons, it must offer them the words of Christ—not Fr. Martin’s false comfort. Continue Reading »
Fr. Martin Does Not Actually Say
by Dan HitchensIn reality, Fr. James Martin does not preach directly against the Church’s teachings—but neither will he affirm them as true. Continue Reading »
And the Petulance Prize Goes To . . .
by Charlotte AllenThe catty rhetoric of both Fr. James Martin and his conservative foes has resulted in more bridges being dynamited than built. Continue Reading »
Civility and Church Life
by Charles J. ChaputSome of the recent attacks on Fr. James Martin have been inexcusably ugly; like all of us as fellow Christians, he deserves to be treated with fraternal good will. Continue Reading »
Fr. Manners
by Matthew SchmitzCatholics distinguish between violations of manners and of the moral law; Fr. James Martin, in ways trivial and grave, does not. Continue Reading »
Pontifex Minimus
by Paul V. MankowskiBuilding a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivityby james martin, s.j.harperone, 150 pages, $19.99 Is sodomy a sin? Perplexed readers of Fr. James Martin, S.J.’s latest book will want to put the question to him, . . . . Continue Reading »
Buy One, Not the Other
by Russell E. SaltzmanThe Tre Ore, the “three hours,” is a Good Friday devotional exercise that marks the last hours of Christ on the cross. The service is marked by prayers, readings, and devotional examination of the Seven Words, the last words of Christ.Those words, those seven, are evocative. They raise questions . . . . Continue Reading »
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