Books by James Martin
Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life (2011)
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review 1: This is a very uplifting book on the importance of finding the joy in Catholicism (and faith in general). Fr. Martin is a Jesuit priest who spent time researching the Bible and talking with scholars about the way humor and faith come together. If you have ever seen Fr. Martin on ...
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review 1: I find myself nodding my head profusely at various point as I read this book. The author tactfully balances his viewpoint as a Jesuit priest and that of a lay person (both Catholics and non-Catholics alike), as he breaks down the vast (and I find at times, vague) elements of Igna...
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review 1: Such a great book extolling the virtue of joy which produces laughter. Going through a history of why laughter is suppressed in the church and suffusing personal and Biblical examples of joy or laughter Martin does a compelling job of showing a God who not only loves us but enjo...
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review 1: I give this book a 7 :-) to quote the author "I've tried to write this book in a welcoming way so that as many readers as possible will be able to use it-from the doubtful seeker to the devout believer. Ignatian spirituality is a resource for a wide variety of people, not just ...