Jim's Books
Jesuit Saints
Ricci Back on the Sainthood Track
The sainthood cause for Matteo Ricci, SJ, is back on track after a decades-long hiatus during which theologians debated his often controversial reputation. Ricci went to China in 1582...
Ignatian Prayer
Taking the Time
I recently saw a demonstration of lacemaking. My first thought: I greatly admire the people who engage in this painstaking craft. My second thought: I would never have the...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Ask Iggy
Curious about the Jesuits? Our pals at The Jesuit Post have answers for you. They've launched a new video series on their YouTube channel called "Ask Iggy," which will...
Books
Make an E-Retreat
If you can't get away for a retreat this summer, you might do an E-Retreat with popular writer Jim Martin, SJ. Jim and his publisher have put together an...
Ignatian Prayer
Mary Unties Knots
Writing on the British Jesuits' site Thinking Faith, Hedwig Lewis, SJ, gives more background on the devotion to Mary the Untier (or Undoer) of Knots, which Pope Francis has...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: Beautiful Dawn
Break-up songs are so plentiful that they constitute a whole category of popular music. My personal favorite is Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright." "Beautiful Dawn" by the Wailin'...