00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-8027390931311792616 Buklod 20250526171232.0 m |o d | ta 250526s2011 xxu r |||| u|eng d 9780062024251 DLC DEDUC rda eng BV 4647 J68 M37 2011 Martin, James author. Between heaven and mirth why joy, humor, and laughter are at the heart of the spiritual life James Martin. New York, NY HarperOne [2011]. 263 pages 24 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Excessive levity -- The most infallible sign : joy and the spiritual life -- Why so gloomy? A brief but 100 percent accurate historical examination of religious seriousness -- A study in joy : Psalm 65 -- Joy is a gift from God : humor and the saints -- Happiness attracts : 11 1/2 serious reasons for good humor -- I awoke : how vocation, service, and love can lead to joy -- A study in joy : the Visitation -- Laughing in church : recovering levity in the community of believers -- I'm not funny and my life stinks : answers to the most difficult challenges of living a joyful life -- God has brought laughter for me : discovering delight in your personal spiritual life -- A study in joy : I Thessalonians -- Rejoice always! Introducing joy, humor, and laughter into your prayer -- Get ready for heaven. Using relevant stories and characters from Scripture, insights and teachings from the lives of he saints, spiritual writings, and personal experiences, the author explores the place of joy, humor, and laughter in the spiritual life. Wit and humor Religious aspects Christianity. Wit and humor in the Bible. Happiness Religious aspects Christianity. Laughter Religious aspects Christianity. Spiritual life Catholic Church. FO UPD DEDUC BV 4647 J68 M37 2011 Book