Fr. James Martin, SJ

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not aware of him, but as the parent of a practicing Catholic who happens to be a lesbian, I’m supportive of a true effort to make LGBTQ Catholics feel welcome. We really liked the initiative run by the HRC.

Can you tell me more about him and his work?

NP - I've seen him on TV a few times and figured he was gay -- just a guess, though

Why do you figure that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heretic.

How so? Nothing he says goes against Catholic teaching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is a kind, compassionate and open minded person. Priests like him are bringing people back to God.

Cradle Catholic raising 5 Catholics and I agree. I follow him on Facebook and he posts really interesting articles/messages. I would really like to just sit and hear him talk.

+1

And he is an excellent writer.

[Anonymous]

In good company by James Martin is a great read. It describes how he went from corporate world success to suddenly deciding he wanted to be a priest.

I love, and regularly re-read his book Jesus, A Pilgrimage.

[Anonymous]

He like most people has some things right and some things wrong.

His work to build a bridge the lgbt community is very good but he plays it very safe.

He wrote this book.... https://www.amazon.com/Building-Bridge-Relationship-Compassion-Sensitivity/dp/0062694316

He is Jesuit ... so is Prep... he strongly supported Kavanaugh. He blocked anybody that had anything intelligent to say about their negative interactions with boys that attended various Jesuit all boy schools. He blocks trolls ... that make sense but anybody that had a negative comment.???

He lost a lot of followers and lots of credibility.

He also is the editor of the American magazine.

Follow him on twitter or Facebook and decide for yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not aware of him, but as the parent of a practicing Catholic who happens to be a lesbian, I’m supportive of a true effort to make LGBTQ Catholics feel welcome. We really liked the initiative run by the HRC.

Can you tell me more about him and his work?

NP - I've seen him on TV a few times and figured he was gay -- just a guess, though

Why do you figure that?

His affect raised my gaydar. Just a guess, though.

[Anonymous]

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What do Catholics think about Fr. Martin and his "outreach" to gay Catholics?

He's following the teachings of Jesus.

Some other Catholic priests are not, especially when they tell their congregations to vote for Republicans (who want to take healthcare away from little kids.)

[Anonymous]

Does it seem like Fr Martin is signaling gay sex so not sinful? I always feel like that is the subtext in flashing lights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He like most people has some things right and some things wrong.

His work to build a bridge the lgbt community is very good but he plays it very safe.

He wrote this book.... https://www.amazon.com/Building-Bridge-Relationship-Compassion-Sensitivity/dp/0062694316

He is Jesuit ... so is Prep... he strongly supported Kavanaugh. He blocked anybody that had anything intelligent to say about their negative interactions with boys that attended various Jesuit all boy schools. He blocks trolls ... that make sense but anybody that had a negative comment.???

He lost a lot of followers and lots of credibility.

He also is the editor of the American magazine.

Follow him on twitter or Facebook and decide for yourself.

He supported Kavanaugh until Dr. Blasey testified, at which time America Magazine (he is the editor at large) and the Jesuits withdrew their support.

https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2018/09/27/editors-it-time-kavanaugh-nomination-be-withdrawn

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/fr-james-martin-even-the-disciples-dismissed-the-testimonies-of-credible-women/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not aware of him, but as the parent of a practicing Catholic who happens to be a lesbian, I’m supportive of a true effort to make LGBTQ Catholics feel welcome. We really liked the initiative run by the HRC.

Can you tell me more about him and his work?

NP - I've seen him on TV a few times and figured he was gay -- just a guess, though

Why do you figure that?

His affect raised my gaydar. Just a guess, though.

Yes.

I wonder what we would all guess about you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does it seem like Fr Martin is signaling gay sex so not sinful? I always feel like that is the subtext in flashing lights.

What are you talking about?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does it seem like Fr Martin is signaling gay sex so not sinful? I always feel like that is the subtext in flashing lights.

No. Read his book.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not aware of him, but as the parent of a practicing Catholic who happens to be a lesbian, I’m supportive of a true effort to make LGBTQ Catholics feel welcome. We really liked the initiative run by the HRC.

Can you tell me more about him and his work?

NP - I've seen him on TV a few times and figured he was gay -- just a guess, though

Why do you figure that?

His affect raised my gaydar. Just a guess, though.

Yes.

I wonder what we would all guess about you?

It’s not a put down to say somebody is gay... btw.

[Anonymous]

He certain does NOT call gays to chastity and so I think he signals gay sex is ok with god.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He like most people has some things right and some things wrong.

His work to build a bridge the lgbt community is very good but he plays it very safe.

He wrote this book.... https://www.amazon.com/Building-Bridge-Relationship-Compassion-Sensitivity/dp/0062694316

He is Jesuit ... so is Prep... he strongly supported Kavanaugh. He blocked anybody that had anything intelligent to say about their negative interactions with boys that attended various Jesuit all boy schools. He blocks trolls ... that make sense but anybody that had a negative comment.???

He lost a lot of followers and lots of credibility.

He also is the editor of the American magazine.

Follow him on twitter or Facebook and decide for yourself.

He supported Kavanaugh until Dr. Blasey testified, at which time America Magazine (he is the editor at large) and the Jesuits withdrew their support.

https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2018/09/27/editors-it-time-kavanaugh-nomination-be-withdrawn

https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/fr-james-martin-even-the-disciples-dismissed-the-testimonies-of-credible-women/

Yes for the nomination.

But the idea that the Jesuits need to do something about the morals at the all boys Jesuit schools ... not so much.

I’m not in the position to find the article but right after dr. Fords testimony there was an article about there is nothing wrong with the all boys Jesuit school.. never have been.

Renata would disagree.