Yes, this book contains priest jokes and sister jokes and deacon jokes and bishop jokes and even one or two jokes that feature the Pope. But mostly these are jokes about lay people and the foibles of daily life from a Catholic (that is, Roman Catholic tradition) and a catholic (that is, universal and about everybody) perspective.These jokes …
Proceeding from Voltaire’s conclusion that ”God is a comedian playing to an audience that’s afraid to laugh,” this book seeks to uncover some of the many instances in which biblical texts offer readers grace and insight through the divine gifts of humor, wit, and laughter. Readers are invited to take a strikingly unusual, if not unique, approach to …
Few spiritual practices are more intriguing or elusive than those of Zen Judaism,” says David M. Bader in the foreword to Zen Judaism. “This growing movement offers a unique way to follow in the footsteps of the Buddha, ideally without gaining quite so much weight.” These nearly 100 sacred teachings are capable “of bringing about an enlightenment experience …
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Jump right into this hilarious new book on enjoying and celebrating Catholicism in a whole new way. Both a comical read, as well as an indispensable resource for observing the Feast Days of the Saints, The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Good Living is for anyone who is interested in celebrating the history and humor behind the Catholic …
A GODLY GAME PLAN FOR THE MANLY MAN OK, guys, this book’s for you. It’s designed especially for manly men who love sports — guys who’d rather watch Peyton Manning and Kurt Schilling than some fluffy chick flick. You’re into NFL receivers, the best arms in the Majors, the best guards in the NBA, and NASCAR …
Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about Hell . . . but were too afraid to ask! In the realm of eternal damnation, what tortures will we find? How hot is it, really? And most important of all, how can we make sure that it’s not our final destination? Drawing on the Bible, as well as a …
“It always bothered me that Aasif was more than merely funny-he’s also a great actor. Now I’ve learned he’s an amazing storyteller as well, and I am furious . . . but also grateful. Aasif’s movement between cultures and genres is what makes him and his story singularly funny, poignant, and essential.”- John Hodgman, author of The Areas …
Lino’s first book, Sinner, was full of stories—honest, humorous, bold, poignant—illustrating why he deserved that title. This new book takes another approach, another angle: why Lino is on his way to sainthood. Often hilarious, but always with a point, Saint focuses on God’s grace in Lino’s life and shows how even a sinner like him can look forward to …
Think you know those Bible stories you learned as a child? Think again! For centuries the churches have intentionally “edited” these fables in order to conceal some very bizarre and ugly facts. Did you know that God had “other sons”? Or that a rape victim could be stoned to death? Or that pissing off old Yahweh could get …