News, Jesuit priest James Martin moves in Mass, mass media. (Gospel, church)

[JD59]

James Martin is loath to let a big headline go by without spinning the story toward The Big Story — God. He is, after all, a Catholic priest and a Jesuit, a religious order with a fundamental mission of "helping souls."

In ancient days the church told Gospel stories with pictures in stained-glass windows. Now it's the Web and TV. Says Martin, 49: "Everyone needs a medium.

Jesuit priest James Martin moves in Mass, mass media - USATODAY.com

[Oakback]

Originally Posted by John1960

James Martin is loath to let a big headline go by without spinning the story toward The Big Story — God. He is, after all, a Catholic priest and a Jesuit, a religious order with a fundamental mission of "helping souls."

In ancient days the church told Gospel stories with pictures in stained-glass windows. Now it's the Web and TV. Says Martin, 49: "Everyone needs a medium.

Jesuit priest James Martin moves in Mass, mass media - USATODAY.com

Enjoyed the video. Martin is a good sport