With the rise in the number of suicides, especially amongst gay young adults, we Catholics need to remember that our response needs to be love to all of God’s children. Too often, people respond with hate. That hate often leads to despair and that places some in a precarious place that often leads to them …
Tag Archive: Fr James Martin
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Jul
09
Young Adults Inspire South African Bishop to Question Hierarchical Structures
Bishop Kevin Dowling, (A redemptorist) from South Africa offers the following thoughts that others including America Magazine’s Fr James Martin, SJ, (h/t to the good Father) have been noting positively and that traditionalists are abhorring today (check the comment box at America). This part on young adults influencing him should certainly not be overlooked: When …
Apr
03
Papal Preacher is No Fr. James Martin, SJ
Fr. Jim Martin, SJ had words that everyone should have read yesterday: Good Friday, though, reminds us that Jesus went to his crucifixion freely and surrendered his life for something greater, which came on Easter Sunday. This profound image may help the Catholic Church meditate on what it is invited to do. But that means …
Jan
23
The Gospel According to Blog
America Magazine’s Fr James Martin, S.J. blogged on the Pope’s Message for the World Day of Communications today in which he essentially encourages us to blog the gospel. This is an essential message for all those in the Catholic church who disparage new media. About ten years ago I remember speaking with a long-time observer …
Nov
03
And congrats to Fr Jim Martin on…
I have been remiss in mentioning that Fr James Martin, SJ celebrated taking his final vows as a Jesuit on All Saints Day–how appropriate for the author of My Life With the Saints. Fr Jim also received the Gaudium et Spes Award from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion for his work in media and …
Nov
02
Fr Jim Martin, SJ on Rome and Canterbury
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Oct
21
When your deadly serious, you’re seriously dead…
That was the line of the night at the Sapientia et Doctrina dinner where Jesuit Father and all around good guy, Fr James Martin, SJ was the keynote speaker. From Fordham’s website The school honored 11 people and agencies for their excellence in doing the day-to-day work of the church, and bestowed a special Gaudium …
Apr
28
Fr James Martin, S.J. as Possible Replacement for Mary Ann Glendon?
Well, not really…but… Fr James Martin, S.J. has created a masterpiece here with his open letter to Notre Dame’s President. He has his tongue planted firmly in his cheek..well..sorta. Now that Mary Ann Glendon has announced that she would not accept Notre Dame’s prestigious Laetare Medal, because she was “dismayed” by the university’s awarding of …
Mar
13
What the Hell is Purgatory?
Fr James Martin and myself tell you all about it! “None of us are perfect but all of us are on a journey toward God” is one of the ways we use to explain what the name Busted Halo® means. Given our name it is no surprise that people often ask us: “Since I’m not …
Feb
24
The Colbert Report Chaplain: Fr. James Martin!
America Magazine and occasional Busted Halo contributor, Fr. James Martin, SJ, is now the official Chaplain of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central. Hysterical last night right out of the box. The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Turning to Religion – Jim Martin Colbert Report Full EpisodesFunny Political News Christian Bale ParodyJoke of …
About the Blogger
Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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