James Martin, S.J.
Catholic priest; Culture editor, America Magazine

James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, culture editor of America magazine and author of Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life.

Latest by James Martin, S.J.

Palm Sunday lessons from an unlikely Pontius Pilate

Palm Sunday lessons from an unlikely Pontius Pilate

James Martin S.J.

What my six-year-old nephew taught me about Jesus.

Protestants and the need for holy humor

Protestants and the need for holy humor

James Martin SJ

Like Catholics, some Protestants leave joy out of the Christian life.

A Catholic Thanksgiving prayer

James Martin S.J.

Loving God,

A priest’s view of Penn State

A priest’s view of Penn State

James Martin SJ

Narcissism and grandiosity in sexual abuse--at Penn State and in the Catholic Church.