Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the S

Description: Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin The Archbishop of New York delivers a revolutionary look at how joy, humor, and laughter can change lives. He uses scriptural passages, the lives of the saints, the spiritual teachings of other traditions, and his own personal reflections to show why joy is the inevitable result of faith. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Between Heaven and Mirth, James Martin, SJ, assures us that God wants us to experience joy, to cultivate a sense of holy humor, and to laugh at lifes absurdities—not to mention our own humanity. Father Martin invites believers to rediscover the importance of humor and laughter in our daily lives and to embrace an essential truth: faith leads to joy. Holy people are joyful people, says Father Martin, offering countless examples of healthy humor and purposeful levity in the stories of biblical heroes and heroines, and in the lives of the saints and the worlds great spiritual masters. He shows us how the parables are often the stuff of comedy, and how the gospels reveal Jesus to be a man with a palpable sense of joy and even playfulness. In fact, Father Martin argues compellingly, thinking about a Jesus without a sense of humor may be close to heretical. Drawing on Scripture, sharing anecdotes from his experiences as a lifelong Catholic, a Jesuit for over twenty years, and a priest for more than ten, and including amusing and insightful sidebars, footnotes, and jokes, Father Martin illustrates how joy, humor, and laughter help us to live more spiritual lives, understand ourselves and others better, and more fully appreciate Gods presence among us. Practical how-to advice helps us use humor to show our faith, embrace our humanity, put things into perspective, open our minds, speak truth, demonstrate courage, challenge power, learn hospitality, foster effective human relations, deepen our relationship with God, and ... enjoy ourselves. Inviting God to lighten our hearts, we can enjoy a little heaven on earth. Back Cover In Between Heaven and Mirth, James Martin, SJ, assures us that God wants us to experience joy, to cultivate a sense of holy humor, and to laugh at lifes absurdities--not to mention our own humanity. Father Martin invites believers to rediscover the importance of humor and laughter in our daily lives and to embrace an essential truth: faith leads to joy. Holy people are joyful people, says Father Martin, offering countless examples of healthy humor and purposeful levity in the stories of biblical heroes and heroines, and in the lives of the saints and the worlds great spiritual masters. He shows us how the parables are often the stuff of comedy, and how the gospels reveal Jesus to be a man with a palpable sense of joy and even playfulness. In fact, Father Martin argues compellingly, thinking about a Jesus without a sense of humor may be close to heretical. Drawing on Scripture, sharing anecdotes from his experiences as a lifelong Catholic, a Jesuit for over twenty years, and a priest for more than ten, and including amusing and insightful sidebars, footnotes, and jokes, Father Martin illustrates how joy, humor, and laughter help us to live more spiritual lives, understand ourselves and others better, and more fully appreciate Gods presence among us. Practical how-to advice helps us use humor to show our faith, embrace our humanity, put things into perspective, open our minds, speak truth, demonstrate courage, challenge power, learn hospitality, foster effective human relations, deepen our relationship with God, and ... enjoy ourselves. Inviting God to lighten our hearts, we can enjoy a little heaven on earth. Author Biography Rev. James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, and bestselling author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage, The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, and Between Heaven and Mirth. Father Martin has written for many publications, including the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and he is a regular commentator in the national and international media. He has appeared on all the major radio and television networks, as well as in venues ranging from NPRs Fresh Air, FOXs The OReilly Factor, and PBSs NewsHour to Comedy Centrals The Colbert Report. Before entering the Jesuits in 1988, Father Martin graduated from the Wharton School of Business and worked for General Electric for six years. Review "Winsome and comical but also provocative and thoughtful, Martins book is a breath of fresh air for those who would take religion--and themselves--too seriously." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Martins book suggests numerous ways to foster the strength of gracious good humor and makes a wonderful case for replacing suffering and sadness with an abundance of levity and joy." -- Booklist"Between Heaven and Mirth couldnt come at a better time since both individuals and religious institutions are feeling the pressure of hard times. Joy and a playful sense of humor are great antidotes to hopelessness and helplessness." -- Spirituality & Practice"Between Heaven and Mirth is delicious, well-crafted and well-paced. Martin draws on his own experience as a priest and demonstrates both a light touch and an impressive command of his subject." -- Harvey Cox, the Washington Post Book World"Between Heaven and Mirth uses biblical passages, personal anecdotes and saints stories to show the importance of humor to the spiritual life." -- Catholic News Service"Holy people are joyful people, Martin says. The author suggests ways that humor and laughter can be incorporated into prayer. This is a book that will make you laugh. Sprinkled throughout are many funny stories and jokes." -- Christian Century"If you ever got in trouble as a child for laughing in church, prepare to be vindicated." -- Scott Alessi, U.S. Catholic Review Quote "Winsome and comical but also provocative and thoughtful, Martins book is a breath of fresh air for those who would take religion--and themselves--too seriously." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Martins book suggests numerous ways to foster the strength of gracious good humor and makes a wonderful case for replacing suffering and sadness with an abundance of levity and joy." -- Booklist "Between Heaven and Mirth couldnt come at a better time since both individuals and religious institutions are feeling the pressure of hard times. Joy and a playful sense of humor are great antidotes to hopelessness and helplessness." -- Spirituality & Practice " Between Heaven and Mirth is delicious, well-crafted and well-paced. Martin draws on his own experience as a priest and demonstrates both a light touch and an impressive command of his subject." -- Harvey Cox, the Washington Post Book World "Between Heaven and Mirth uses biblical passages, personal anecdotes and saints stories to show the importance of humor to the spiritual life." -- Catholic News Service "Holy people are joyful people, Martin says. The author suggests ways that humor and laughter can be incorporated into prayer. This is a book that will make you laugh. Sprinkled throughout are many funny stories and jokes." -- Christian Century "If you ever got in trouble as a child for laughing in church, prepare to be vindicated." -- Scott Alessi, U.S. Catholic Details ISBN0062024256 Author James Martin Short Title BETWEEN HEAVEN & MIRTH Language English ISBN-10 0062024256 ISBN-13 9780062024251 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 272 Year 2012 Imprint HarperOne Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Subtitle Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life Publication Date 2012-09-11 US Release Date 2012-09-11 UK Release Date 2012-09-11 Narrator Sarah Palin Illustrator Ariel Padilla Birth 19730620 Affiliation Bond University Position Associate Director Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062099747 DEWEY 248.4 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-10-22 NZ Release Date 2012-12-12 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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