Mary Kathleen Glavich

Why is Jesus in the Microwave?: Funny Stories from Catholic Classrooms Mary Kathleen Glavich

Jacket Description/Flap: At a certain parish the tabernacle was a wide rectangle set into the wall. One day the primary children were learning about the Mass. At the end of the lesson, Sister asked, "Does anyone have any questions?"With furrowed brow, a child inquired, ""Why does Father put Jesus into the microwave?""Kids. You never know what they're going to say next!As educators in America's Catholic classrooms, The Sisters of Notre Dame are no strangers to hilarious mix-ups, priceless mispronunciations, and innocent mistakes like this one. Now they're sharing their over 125-year treasury of funny stories and anecdotes in Why is Jesus in the Microwave?These real-life episodes cover everything fromprayer -- "O my God, I am partly sorry."to morality - "Maybe I lie a little bit, but nobody's perfect."to schoolwork -- "Dear Joe, if you die, can I have your report card?"to holidays -- "And where was Baby Jesus born?" "In a haystack."And lots more!Priest or teacher, parent or grandparent, or anyone needing to lose themselves in funny and wholesome stories will enjoy Why is Jesus in the Microwave? It is a joyful reminder that laughter is a gift from God.

Contributor Bio:  Glavich, Mary Kathleen Mary Kathleen Glavich, a Sister of Notre Dame and noted religious educator, is the author of the award-winning book The Confirmed Catholic's Companion (ISBN 978-0-87946-281-9), as well as The Catholic Companion to Mary (ISBN 978-0-87946-330-4) and The Catholic Companion to the Psalms (ISBN 978-0-87946-364-9). She lives and works in the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio.