Holiness for the Working Day

Meditation on the Roadmap: Human wholeness 5: Mirth and Humor


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Episode Summary:

In a world that glorifies burnout, this episode invites you to step back, breathe deeply, and remember: you are not a machine. With wisdom from saints, psychologists, and mystics, we explore the healing power of rest, rhythm, and above all—humor.

 

Fr. Jacques Philippe reminds us that balance begins with limits. Jesus Himself rested, laughed, and lived in rhythm. And saints like Teresa of Ávila and Philip Neri teach us that true holiness is steeped in joy. Drawing from neuroscience, spiritual tradition, and the wit of G.K. Chesterton, this talk unveils a forgotten truth: laughter is not a distraction—it’s a sign of spiritual maturity and trust.

 

Whether you’re battling spiritual exhaustion or chronic self-seriousness, this episode offers a gentle reboot for your soul, your schedule, and your sense of humor.

 

Reflection Questions for Journaling and Prayer:

 

  1. Where in your life are you resisting limits? What might God be inviting you to release?

  2. How do you experience rest? Is it true rest—or just distraction?

  3. When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried? What did that moment reveal about your soul?

  4. Do you take yourself too seriously? What would it mean to become “light enough to fly”?

  5. How might joy and mirth be signs that you’re finally trusting the Father’s care?

 

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Holiness for the Working DayBy Fr. James Searby

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