Ready Laughter

…he is not given to ready laughter… (RB 7.59)

Everyone loves a good joke. A healthy sense of humor is a valuable thing to possess in life—especially when I start taking myself too seriously or start thinking that everything in life should center on me.

At our monastery it is not uncommon to arrive at meal time and find lots of conversation and banter…and, yes, even quite a bit of laughter at times. I don’t think that Benedict would object to healthy laughter and sharing.

Sr. Catherine, OSB