Keeping a sense of humor :)

Just recently I was asked, “Is it part of the charism of the Augustinians to have a keen sense of humor?  Any friar I have ever met has the ability to make people laugh in his telling of a story or finding light hearted moments.”  I responded to this person by saying that having a sense of humor  - particularly having the ability to laugh at yourself – is a necessary quality to possess for religious life.  Actually, the more I think of it, it is a necessary part of the Christian life.  Could this be another way of looking at being a “fool for Christ” to which St. Paul calls us (see 1 Corinthians 4:10)?  One of the friars who taught me in high school used to say to us in class, “I’ll be a fool for Christ, but I won’t be a fool for you!”

All of this to direct you to  two youtube videos that will be sure to highlight light-heartedness, particularly as lived by the Augustinians.  One clip is from Move-in Day at Merrimack College; the other is from the first day of classes at Villanova University.  Both involve the latest craze known as the Flash (Dance) Mob, and feature some friars who can definitely be considered “fools for Christ” at this point!  Anything for the sake of the Gospel…..   Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gkQBFLt8Co

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncFdVKuGQJg