A Jesus Who Laughs

Since Jesus is true man, he must have had a funny bone. The gospels don’t record times when Jesus laughed, grinned, or even smiled. Still, it’s easy to think of his joy in certain situations. – As a baby, he must have laughed, as babies do, when Joseph tossed him in the air or as […]

Laughs for a Winter Day

If your weather is like ours here in Chardon, Ohio, it might be time for a little lightheartedness. So here is a collection of winter/Christmas cartoons that I posted on Facebook. Enjoy! Remember, as a real human being, Jesus laughed too. The movie “Chosen” portrays him this way. If you haven’t seen it, I recommend […]

Laughter, the Best Medicine

Isn’t it amazing how during ordeals, people still find or create something to laugh about? Look at the number of jokes, cartoons, and puns on Facebook nowadays! I was going to write a post on laughter because in these times we need it. Then I remembered I had already written one. So here it is, […]

Playfulness, Fun, and Holiness Mix

Did you see the photograph of Pope Francis wearing a red clown nose? He was congratulating newlyweds who were involved in clown ministry. Repeatedly this pope has reminded us that religion is a joyful affair. Being silly and playing pranks are signs of a good heart. At a catechist’s conference, a sales rep came to […]

Laughter, Jokes, and Joy

The Easter season, when we celebrate that God has the last laugh on Satan, is the perfect time to reflect on humor. This gift is unique to human beings. I love a good laugh. Yesterday Sister Sharon, who teaches second grade, said that in class she mentioned Pope Benedict XV. Immediately a little boy’s hand […]