The world no longer has Fulton Sheen. But we do have James Martin, S.J. (Department of Full Disclosure: he’s a friend and, since his office is just a few blocks from mine, a sometime luncheon companion.)

His book “My Life With the Saints” is nothing less than a modern Catholic classic, and will be read and re-read for a long time to come — long after this particular Deacon’s bench has turned to sawdust.

Anyway: Jim sent around an e-mail this morning with a YouTube link. It’s part of his recent talk on “Laughing With the Saints.” Watch. Enjoy. And go ahead: laugh