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001 2011288310
003 DLC
005 20120530084654.0
008 120327s2011 nyu b 001 0 eng d
010 $a 2011288310
020 $a9780062024268
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035 $a(OCoLC)ocn703206382
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050 00 $aBV4647.J68$bM36 2011
082 00 $a248.4/0207$223
100 1 $aMartin, James,$cS.J.
245 10 $aBetween heaven and mirth :$bwhy joy, humor, and laughter are at the heart of the spiritual life /$cJames Martin, S.J.
250 $a1st ed.
260 $aNew York, NY :$bHarperOne,$c2011.
300 $a263 p. ;$c24 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aExcessive 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 $aUsing 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.
650 0 $aWit and humor$xReligious aspects$xChristianity.
650 0 $aWit and humor in the Bible.
650 7 $aHappiness$xReligious aspects$xChristianity.$2sears
650 7 $aLaughter$xReligious aspects$xChristianity.$2sears
650 7 $aWit and humor$xReligious aspects$xChristianity.$2sears
650 7 $aSpiritual life$xCatholic Church.$2sears
856 42 $3Contributor biographical information$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1211/2011288310-b.html
856 42 $3Publisher description$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1211/2011288310-d.html