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James Martin SJ ✓ Verified

@jamesmartinsj

Catholic Influencers

Jesuit priest, editor at large at @americamedia, founder @outrchcatholic, author "Work in Progress," consultor to Dicastery for Communication.

209.9KFollowers
1.2KFollowing
10.5KPosts
0.3%Engagement Estimated

Creator summary

Jesuit priest, author, editor, and communications consultant sharing reflections on spiritual life, prayer, Christian compassion, and his memoir Work in Progress.

Religious author and media professional

Content formats

Image
50%
Carousel
41.7%
Video
8.3%

Based on 24 posts

Niche & topics

Catholic Influencers

Jesuit SpiritualityPrayer and reflectionChristian compassionCatholic mediaMemoir promotionSpirituality podcasting
Work in Progress memoir launchThe Spiritual Life podcastChristian compassionPrayerBook signing

Known for

  • Work in Progress memoir
  • The Spiritual Life podcast
  • Outreach Catholic
  • Catholic communication
  • Book signings and speaking events

Profile details

Account typeBusiness
VisibilityPublic
CountryUnited States
JoinedDecember 2013
Links https://linktr.ee/jamesmartinsj

Content style

Image led postsEvent coveragePromotional contentHistorical contextPersonal reflections

Contact & business

Public emailNot supplied
Contact methodNot supplied

Content Intent

Event or travel
41.7%
Promotion
25%
Historical context
20.8%
Education
4.2%
Personal story
4.2%
Review
4.2%

Frequently Mentioned

University of Notre Dame University 9 posts
Work in Progress Book 7 posts
Loyola University Chicago University 6 posts
Outreach Catholic Media organization 3 posts
Catholic Church Religious institution 3 posts
Old St. Patrick’s Church Church 3 posts
Mark Reed University president 3 posts
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Arts center 3 posts

Community Reaction

These insights are based on a sample of publicly visible comments and may not represent the creator's complete audience.

Across 22 sampled comments from three recent posts, reactions were predominantly positive, with admiration, support, and curiosity most evident. Empathy was the main recurring topic. The creator liked 18 of 22 eligible comments; one observed reply was recorded, though reply data was incomplete. Because the sample was recent and non-representative, it may not reflect the broader community.

  • Admiration and praise
  • Supportive personal reactions
  • Curiosity and discussion
  • Interest in empathy
Positive
Dominant Sentiment
22
Comments Analysed
3
Posts Sampled

Sentiment

Mixed
2.1%
Negative
6.7%
Neutral
8.8%
Positive
82.5%
Unclear
0%

Dominant Emotions

AdmirationSupportCuriosity

Common Intents

PraiseQuestionPersonal reactionDiscussionContent request

Recurring Topics

Empathy

Creator Interaction

Likely to interact81.8%
Like rate81.8%
Reply threads observed1

Engagement Metrics

0.31%
Median Engagement
19.2
Posts / Week
Image
Dominant Format

Engagement Detail

Average likes747.88
Median likes645
Average comments18.54
Median comments9
Sample size24 posts

Recent Posts (24)

jamesmartinsj Instagram post about The Spiritual Life podcast
The Spiritual Life podcast
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Likes: 48 Comments: 1
Our new season begins! Delighted that the popular composer and musician Matt Maher is our first guest for the third season of "The Spiritua
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Christian compassion
Christian compassion
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Likes: 997 Comments: 15
Since I've been asked this over the last few days, and it's being discussed on social media, here's how I understand sympathy, empathy and c
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about LGBTQ pastoral ministry
LGBTQ pastoral ministry
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Likes: 132 Comments: 9
repost from @outrchcatholic BREAKING: Ten Italian bishops and about 200 participants gathered in Rome for a major national conference on min
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Loyola University Chicago chapels
Loyola University Chicago chapels
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Likes: 718 Comments: 10
Two special chapels at Loyola University Chicago I was so happy to be able to stay with my Jesuit brothers during my time at Loyola Chicago
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Book review of a Catholic dialogue book
Book review of a Catholic dialogue book
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Likes: 160 Comments: 9
Przeczytałem w końcu bardzo ważną książkę mojego współbrata @jamesmartinsj o potrzebie wzajemnego słuchania, szacunku, empatii i dialogu. Co
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Old St. Patrick’s Church
Old St. Patrick’s Church
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Likes: 1.2K Comments: 22
Before my talk last night in the Fellowship Hall (their space for events and large Masses) at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago, I was giv
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Work in Progress book event
Work in Progress book event
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Likes: 468 Comments: 14
Thanks to everyone at Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago for inviting me to the season's first "Theology on Tap" program (in the parish whe
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Loyola University Chicago campus
Loyola University Chicago campus
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Likes: 1.4K Comments: 34
The campus of Loyola University Chicago has expanded so much since my time here in the early 1990s. But the highlight for me remains the Mad
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Work in Progress event at Loyola
Work in Progress event at Loyola
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Likes: 265 Comments: 3
Thanks again to President Mark Reed of @loyolachicago for inviting me to enter into conversation about my book "Work in Progress" last night
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Work in Progress book talk
Work in Progress book talk
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Likes: 480 Comments: 4
Thanks to President Mark Reed of @loyolachicago for inviting me to a book talk at my alma mater (for First Studies from 1990 to 1992) on "Wo
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Saint Mary’s College visit
Saint Mary’s College visit
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Likes: 1.6K Comments: 68
Thanks to my friend @danielphoran for a wonderful visit yesterday to St. Mary's College in South Bend, just near @notredame and founded by t
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Pastoral accompaniment of transgender people
Pastoral accompaniment of transgender people
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Likes: 572 Comments: 10
repost from @outrchcatholic In his preface for the new book, “Transgender People: Scientific, Theological and Pastoral Perspectives,” Cardin
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Upcoming speaking events
Upcoming speaking events
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Likes: 274 Comments: 5
See you tonight at @loyolachicago and tomorrow night at @oldstpatschicago!
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Notre Dame book signing
Notre Dame book signing
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Likes: 320 Comments: 6 Plays: 10.4K
Thanks to everyone who waited in line at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center last night at @notredame to have their books signed! I was so
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Work in Progress event at Notre Dame
Work in Progress event at Notre Dame
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Likes: 830 Comments: 9
Thanks to the University of Notre Dame's Campus Ministry Department; Global Research Initiative; Transformational Leaders Program; and Belon
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Outreach New York City event
Outreach New York City event
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Likes: 174 Comments: 2
repost from @outrchcatholic Outreach is coming to New York City! On Sat. Sept. 26, Outreach is partnering with the Church of St. Paul the Ap
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Lourdes grotto at Notre Dame
Lourdes grotto at Notre Dame
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Likes: 725 Comments: 9
Lourdes grotto @notredame #placestopray
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
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Likes: 911 Comments: 18 Plays: 9.2K
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, @notredame at night!
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Upcoming Work in Progress events
Upcoming Work in Progress events
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Likes: 211 Comments: 2
Dear friends: I'm still enjoying @notredame's beauty (and have a book talk Wednesday evening, with Kathleen Sprows Cummings at 7 PM at the D
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Memorial for Wendell Berry
Memorial for Wendell Berry
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Likes: 718 Comments: 13
I go among trees and sit still. All my stirring becomes quiet around me like circles on water. My tasks lie in their places where I left
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Father Hesburgh’s chapel
Father Hesburgh’s chapel
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Likes: 827 Comments: 6
Of all the views at @notredame I found this among the most moving: Father Hesburgh's simple private chapel in his last office, in the Hesbur
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Faith and social justice talk
Faith and social justice talk
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Likes: 861 Comments: 10
What does it mean to build bridges and respect dignity despite deep divisions? Rev. James Martin, S.J., came to Notre Dame to talk about fa
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Upcoming Notre Dame book event
Upcoming Notre Dame book event
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Likes: 142 Comments: 5
God willing, see you at this book event at @notredame on Wednesday. Really enjoying my time on this beautiful campus with so many wonderful
jamesmartinsj Instagram post about Work in Progress memoir launch
Work in Progress memoir launch
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Likes: 4.0K Comments: 161
Cover reveal and webpage launch! I'm so excited to share the cover (maybe my favorite cover ever) for my next book, "Work in Progress," w

Analysis based on 24 available posts.
Last snapshot taken: September 8, 2026