James Martin, SJ, Author at Busted Halo

James Martin, SJ

James Martin SJ is the culture editor of America magazine the national Catholic Weekly published by the Jesuits. He is the author of numerous books including My Life with the Saints and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything but is perhaps best known as "chaplain" to The Colbert Report due to his frequent appearances on the show.

Saints and All Hallows Eve

James Martin, SJ October 26, 2012

Father James Martin, SJ, author of My Life with the Saints, talks about the connection between Halloween (October 31) and All Saints Day (November 1). Fr. Martin answers FAQs such as:

How saints get made?
What is a patron saint?
Is praying to the saints considered idolatry?

In addition he discusses the lives of three of his favorite saints, Francis of Assisi, Therese of Liseaux and Isaac Jogues.

Spiritual but not religious — Not so fast!

James Martin, SJ March 11, 2010

Everybody seems to be spiritual these days — from your college roommate, to the person in the office cubicle next to yours, to every other…

What does the Vatican’s acceptance of Anglican priests mean for Catholics?

James Martin, SJ November 4, 2009

Editor’s Note: For an answer this week, BustedHalo® turns to America Magazine and Fr. James Martin for his take on Anglicans and Catholics:

I heard Mary’s parents are saints. If that is true, why? They weren’t the ones carrying the Lord to full term.

James Martin, SJ August 8, 2009

They might not have been the ones carrying Jesus to full term but Catholic belief is that Joachim and Anne–the traditional names given to Mary’s parents–were holy people…