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The Second Book of Catholic Jokes And Other Godly Humor Deacon Tom Sheridan $10.95 ISBN: 978-0-87946-425-7 Book (Paperback) 6 x 7 96 pages March 2010   Quantity:

This wonderful second volume of Catholic jokes and lighthearted stories reminds us to live joyfully and not take ourselves with such deadly seriousness—because if you’re deadly serious, you’re probably seriously dead. An essentially positive, upbeat, sunny, optimistic, humorous outlook on life shows one’s participation in joy, one’s faith in the resurrection, and one’s belief in God. So enjoy this book, and have a laugh—for God’s sake (literally)! -James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything In this follow up to the bestselling Book of Catholic Jokes, Tom Sheridan again offers a hilarious collection of clean and well-intentioned jokes designed to spark smiles, laughter, and maybe even a little introspection on the human condition. With a foreword by Father Paul Boudreau, The Second of Book of Catholic Jokes promises to show that faith can be—and should be—fun. TOM SHERIDAN is a veteran writer and editor. In addition to a long career at the Chicago Sun-Times, he is also the former editor and general manager of publications for the Archdiocese of Chicago. An ordained deacon, he is the author of many books SAMPLE JOKE It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, little Jonnie stayed home with a sitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Little Jonnie asked them what they were for. "People held them over Jesus’ head as he walked by," his father told him. "Wouldn’t you know it," little Jonnie fumed, "the one Sunday I don’t go and he shows up."

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