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245 10 a| Between heaven and mirth :b| why joy, humor, and laughter are at the heart of the spiritual life /c| James Martin, S.J.;

250 a| First edition.;

264 1 a| New York, NY :b| HarperOne,c| [2011];

300 a| 263 pages ;c| 24 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 244-248) and index.;

505 0 a| 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.;

520 a| 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.;

561 3| Copy 1.a| Gift of Edward Valauskas.5| ICU;

563 3| Copy 1.a| Binding: Includes dust-jacket.5| ICU;

561 3| Copy 1.a| Laid in card of St. Anthony: Prayer to the "Wonder Worker".5| ICU;

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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.

Author/creator	Martin, James, 1960- author.
Other author	Edward Valauskas Collection of Dinosauriana.
Format	Book
Edition	First edition.
Publication	New York, NY : HarperOne, [2011]
Description	263 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental Content	Contributor biographical information
Supplemental Content	Publisher description
Subjects	Wit and humor--Religious aspects. --Christianity. Wit and humor in the Bible. Happiness--Religious aspects. Laughter--Religious aspects. Spiritual life--Catholic Church.

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 : 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.
Abstract	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.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 244-248) and index.
Ownership history	Copy 1. Gift of Edward Valauskas.
Ownership history	Copy 1. Laid in card of St. Anthony: Prayer to the "Wonder Worker".
Binding note	Copy 1. Binding: Includes dust-jacket.
Genre/form	Nonfiction.
Genre/form	humor.
Genre/form	Humor.
Genre/form	Humor.
Genre/form	Humour.
LCCN	2011288310
ISBN	9780062024268
ISBN	0062024264

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

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