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Between heaven and mirth : why joy, humor, and laughter are at the heart of the spiritual life / James Martin, S.J.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : HarperOne, 2011.Edition: 1st edDescription: 263 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0062024264
  • 9780062024268
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 248.4/0207 23
LOC classification:
  • BV4647.J68 M36 2011
Contents:
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 : 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.
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Book Independence Community College Library Adult Non-Fiction Independence Community College Library Adult Books 248.402 MAR 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 32130627364521
Book Iola Public Library Adult Non-Fiction Iola Public Library Adult Books 248.4 Martin, James (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 34311002280189

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 : 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.

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