What is the purpose of laughter in scripture?

Benito

Break 1

Dean

Mary

Break 2

Kathy

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Humor and the Spiritual Life
(3:04) What is the purpose of laughter in scripture?
John - Joke: Kind of fruit they took on Noah's Ark
(12:43) Benito - Joke:  Atheist who can do whatever he wants

(20:51) Break 1
Father Tom – shares some jokes. You decide whether they are good or bad.
(28:34) Dean - Humor is critical especially when life is difficult. Also, joke to share.
Patrick - Morality of humor.  My experience at a nursing facility and how humor can be helpful there. Crucifixion, resurrection...in what sense can that be viewed as a joke on the devil?  Death turned into victory and glory.
(34:35) Mary - St Bernard said no humor ever came from the devil

(37:23) Break 2
Marty – shares a joke about a deacon
Nancy – shares a joke about lighting candles.
(45:23) Kathy - Close to retirement. My grandmother told me a valuable lesson about humor...that it always be kind.
Bob – Bob shares a joke about cheese
Jake – shares a joke which his dad would share

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Humor and the Spiritual Life
<ul>
<li>(3:04) What is the purpose of laughter in scripture?</li>
<li>John - Joke: Kind of fruit they took on Noah's Ark</li>
<li>(12:43) Benito - Joke:  Atheist who can do whatever he wants</li>
</ul>
(20:51) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Father Tom – shares some jokes. You decide whether they are good or bad.</li>
<li>(28:34) Dean - Humor is critical especially when life is difficult. Also, joke to share.</li>
<li>Patrick - Morality of humor.  My experience at a nursing facility and how humor can be helpful there. Crucifixion, resurrection...in what sense can that be viewed as a joke on the devil?  Death turned into victory and glory.</li>
<li>(34:35) Mary - St Bernard said no humor ever came from the devil</li>
</ul>
(37:23) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Marty – shares a joke about a deacon</li>
<li>Nancy – shares a joke about lighting candles.</li>
<li>(45:23) Kathy - Close to retirement. My grandmother told me a valuable lesson about humor...that it always be kind.</li>
<li>Bob – Bob shares a joke about cheese</li>
<li>Jake – shares a joke which his dad would share</li>
</ul>

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