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
