This was 18 months ago, talking with @JamesMartinSJ about his biography. And yes, of course, Martin Scorsese comes to all my book launches (see him turning round from the front row to look back- at @RobertEllsberg, who was standing to ask a question). Me and Marty, we're tight.
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Replying to @jonmsweeney
I was asking @JamesMartinSJ how he deals with all the hateful opposition his ministry generates. He gave such a moving answer that I didn't get to ask my follow up question: Which of my books does he most wish he had written?

Jul 16, 2021 路 1:10 PM UTC

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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @jonmsweeney @JamesMartinSJ
Will you share with us his moving answer to your question? It might be of comfort for many people.
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He said it was a great liberation to realize he doesn鈥檛 need to have everyone like him. Not everyone liked Jesus or likes Pope Francis. But he does receive much affirmation, and in Ignatian discernment he strives not to be troubled by outward circumstances. He said it better!
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @jonmsweeney @JamesMartinSJ
I was in attendance, and have wanted to submit a proposal for the People of God series on a Latino theologian and pastoral leader, but never heard back after a couple of emails, probably because of the pandemic
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @jonmsweeney @JamesMartinSJ
I was going to ask whether he really like my homily last Sunday or only pretended to like it. I鈥檓 standing right out of the frame. Actually my invite got lost in the mail.
Replying to @RobertEllsberg @jonmsweeney
That's easy: "All Saints." :)
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