When trying to decipher the humor of Jesus (and its profound and prophetic power), the Comic Lens suggests comparing it to the humor of Hawkeye Pierce. Cheers! (Sort of....)
Read MoreWry with a Dash of Bitters
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Risus Paschalis, 2017
This year, the ancient Christian concept of Risus Paschalis ("The Easter Laugh") came to have new and deeper meaning for me and my family.
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The Comic Lens invites you to enter into this year's Holy Week by contemplating, among other things, giant killer bugs. (And donkeys....)
Read MoreBaby Showers!
Despite the often bitter contention as to what, according to Jesus, it takes to see the Kingdom of God: does one have to be "born again" or "born from above"? The bottom line is that it involves birth, and birth is one of the earmarks of comedy. How's that for Good News?!!
Read MoreHear Her Roar! Thecla, the Ultimate Early Christian Badass...and a Woman to Boot!
Believe it or not, the Bible and early Christian world are places to find stories of strong, clever, courageous women. The rollicking, "Acts of Paul and Thecla" is my fave. So inspiring, plus makes my feet tickle!
Read MoreInderisible!
Humor is emerging as a major tool for resistance and transformation in the current political maelstrom. This isn't new. Jesus even shows his disciples how!
Read MoreAnd This Shall Be a Sign Unto You....
So many of the signs from the Women's Marches of January 21 were clever, funny and sharply-messaged. Can they help us see the humor in the signs of the Bible, especially the one that ends up being Jesus?
Read MoreSilent Light
Here's one way both St. Thomas Aquinas and Monty Python's "Spam" song can find their way into a Christmas Eve sermon. Offered by request.
Read MoreThe Game of the Name!
Is it possible to have fun - a lot of fun - with that long list of often unpronounceable names at the beginning of Matthew's gospel that comprise Jesus' genealogy?
Read More"Joy to the World, The End has Come!"
in Apocalypse, Advent, Christmas, Fun, Holidays, Jesus, Matthew, The Revelation
Apocalyptic Christmas Carols are but one fun and festive way to get your Advent Season off to a theologically correct start! Here's more!
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