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August 28, 2015

Tomics tickle the Catholic funny bone

The Tomics Collection of Catholic comics is published by The Catholic Fellows. The Catholic Fellows founder, Matt Martinusen, said the aim is to share the Gospel in a humourous way.

If God truly has a sense of humour, He would probably enjoy reading the Tomics Collection book by Tom Gould.

Tomics are weekly “religious funnies” published by The Catholic Fellows, a lay ministry that fosters men’s spiritual fellowship. Every Friday, their website features a new comic strip inspired by Scripture readings, lives of the saints or Catholic teaching.

Published in Book News
June 26, 2012

American Jesuit James Martin can find the humour in the Church

Jesuit Father James Martin smiles as he speaks about hope to those gathered earlier this year at the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Congress for Pastoral Leadership in Baltimore. His latest book, published late last year, is Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humour and Laughter are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life.

Jesuit Father James (Jim) Martin is quickly becoming one of my favourite religious writers and orators. And the more I read of his works or watch his talks on TV and the Internet, the more impressed I become.

This American Jesuit thinks clearly, speaks and writes directly, and best of all, he is funny, although he has serious messages. (He is the official chaplain of Comedy Network’s The Colbert Report where he sometimes appears.) He is a populist who endeavours to make Catholicism ever more popular.

If you’re looking for summer reading, Fr. Martin has several best-selling books, including My Life With the Saints, A Jesuit Off-Broadway: Centre Stage with Jesus, Judas and Life’s Big Questions, and the Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything.

Published in Robert Brehl