Faith, Hope, and a Sense of Humor : Our Sunday Visitor : 9781681926902 : 1681926903 : 26 Sep 2022 : Catholic parishes are staffed by dedicated, passionate members of the laity who are often underpaid and overworked but nevertheless continue to labor in the vineyard of the Lord. Whether you are on staff or a volunteer, faith, hope, and a sense of humor are crucial to surviving and thriving in parish ministry. Down-to-earth, candid, and funny, author Karen Baker has served on the front lines of her parish, and she can empathize and commiserate with the day-to-day struggles, like when the toilets back up during Sunday Mass. This little book offers a ray of hope and humor by reminding parish leaders that developing holy habits and clothing themselves in Christ can help them navigate the challenging and changing world of ministry. "I have had the opportunity to share ministry with Karen Baker and appreciate her great love of Christ and his Church. This book provides valuable encouragem