Jim's Books
Education
Viva Cristo Rey
A recent article in the Los Angeles Times draws attention to the Cristo Rey network of high schools. There are 25 Cristo Rey schools in 17 states. All of them...
Spirituality
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Tim and Sue Muldoon think that Ignatian-style imaginative reflection is good for children too.
When parents or other adults invite children to use their imagination, they are not only stimulating...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: You Are My Vision
Discerning reader Andrew nominated the classic hymn "Be Thou my Vision" as a Best Ignatian Song. You'll probably recognize it. I've sung it in church. I poked around the...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
The Grace of Shame
Pope Francis is certainly full of surprises. His words on July 31, the Feast of St. Ignatius, are a good example.
Ignatius's feast is an occasion to celebrate all things...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Ignatian Spirituality Project
The Ignatian Spirituality Project is a most impressive ministry--a program that brings the graces of the Spiritual Exercises to homeless people, most of whom struggle with addiction to alcohol...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Jesuit Jargon
If you ever need to explain Jesuits to non-Jesuits, you might find Fr. Jim Martin's guide to Jesuit formation lingo helpful. I work for the Jesuits, write about them,...