“Compassion, perseverance, and forgiveness are all gifts.” — James Martin Compassion Copy Share Image
“But it is always God who takes the initiative and who surprises us with his presence, as God did with Mary. When” — James Martin God Copy Share Image
“define Ignatian spirituality in a few words, you could say that it is: Finding God in all things Becoming a contemplative in… — James Martin Contemplative Copy Share Image
“Is it right for people to critique others for their supposed un-Christian attitudes by themselves being un-Christian?” — James Martin Attitudes Copy Share Image
“Interestingly, the mascot of the Roman legion garrisoned in the region, the Legio X Fretensis, was a boar, which was emblazoned on… — James Martin Roman Legion Copy Share Image
“Real religion,” said Macmurray, has a different maxim: “Fear not; the things you are afraid of are quite likely to happen to… — James Martin Religion Copy Share Image
“Joy, humor, and laughter should be part of everyone's spiritual life. They are gifts from God and help us enjoy creation.” — James Martin Comedy Copy Share Image
“In fact, respect, compassion, and sensitivity are undervalued gifts for dealing with conflict and disagreement in general, gifts that can be shared… — James Martin Compassion Copy Share Image
“Instead of seeing the spiritual life as one that can exist only if it is enclosed by the walls of a monastery,… — James Martin Life Copy Share Image
“In our deepest longings we hear echoes of God's longing for us. And the more we can follow these deep-down desires, those… — James Martin Desire Copy Share Image
“The movement for Jesus was always from the outside in. His message was always one of inclusion, communicated through speaking to people,… — James Martin Bible Copy Share Image
“But Jesus accepts what we give, blesses it, breaks it open, and magnifies it. Often in ways that we don’t see or… — James Martin Generosity Copy Share Image
“My friend’s experience reminded me that the search for a perfect religious community is a futile one. As the Trappist monk Thomas… — James Martin Friendship Copy Share Image
“As I was deciding on what to select, George motioned me over to a shelf of merchandise. He held up an unusual… — James Martin Family Copy Share Image
“But Ignatian spirituality is so capacious that even an introduction will touch upon a broad spectrum of topics: making good choices, finding… — James Martin Better person Copy Share Image
“True prayer wants others to flourish. If any still have a hard time praying for church leaders, they might use a prayer… — James Martin Hard time Copy Share Image
“What might our lives feel like if we didn’t march through them with a scorecard, keeping a tally of our failures and… — James Martin Failure Copy Share Image
“What would you concede if it didn’t matter who got the credit? What would no longer matter if you were not hostage… — James Martin Life Copy Share Image
“At the time, I prayed to God only intermittently, and then mainly to ask for things, such as: “Please let me get… — James Martin Little league Copy Share Image
“The language of martyrdom and persecution is often the language of war. It forces a rupture between “us” and “them” and perpetuates… — James Martin Common ground Copy Share Image
“Often, when we are in trouble, or doubting, or struggling, we rely on others to carry us to God. Just as often… — James Martin Organized religion Copy Share Image
“In Ignatian spirituality there is nothing that you have to put in a box and hide. Nothing has to be feared. Nothing… — James Martin Religion Copy Share Image
“It costs when you live a life of respect, compassion, and sensitivity.” — James Martin Compassion Copy Share Image
“The most grateful pilgrim is the one who has finished the longest journey.” — James Martin Journey Copy Share Image
“For a rational, modern mind, talk of the supernatural can be disturbing—an embarrassment.” — James Martin Psychology Copy Share Image
“The problem was that whenever I considered "earning a living," I thought mostly about the "earning" and nothing about the "living.” — James Martin Life Copy Share Image
“Because people understand that the diocese is trying to help the members of that group feel more connected to their church, the… — James Martin Church Copy Share Image
“It is impossible to experience a person’s life, or to be compassionate, if you do not listen to the person or if… — James Martin Ask questions Copy Share Image
“Religion can provide a check to my tendency to think that I am the center of the universe, that I know better… — James Martin Center of the universe Copy Share Image
“The present moment holds infinite riches beyond your wildest dreams but you will only enjoy them to the extent of your faith… — James Martin Dreams Copy Share Image
“All Christians have access to the spiritual riches found in the Scriptures, which, after all, were written amid the spiritual turmoil and… — James Martin Bible Copy Share Image
“The gospel by the sea is a gospel of forgiveness. Jesus shows us that forgiveness leads to new life, that it is… — James Martin Christianity Copy Share Image
“Newly confident, Mary says yes. Notice that she does so in absolute freedom. No one coerces her. And she was free to… — James Martin Absolute freedom Copy Share Image
“Notice that Jesus knows exactly who he is asking to lead his community: a sinner. As all Christian leaders have been, are,… — James Martin Christian leaders Copy Share Image
