What happens when a lifelong observer finally steps inside the Catholic Church—and discovers not solemn perfection, but laughter? In Grace and Giggles , Jim Carroll offers a warm, witty, and deeply human reflection on Catholic life as it is actually lived: in parish halls and pews, feast days and festivals, sacraments and small mishaps. With the eye of a psychologist and the heart of a fellow traveler, Carroll explores how humor quietly reveals the soul of the Church. From off-key choirs and typo-filled bulletins to saints with surprising personalities and global celebrations bursting with joy, these essays show a faith that is serious without being severe—and reverent without being rigid. Written by a man who came to Catholicism later in life after decades in Protestant Christianity and atheism, Grace and Giggles is not an argument for belief, but an invitation to notice. To see how grace often arrives through ordinary people, shared laughter, and the willingness to show up imperfectly. This book is for: Curious seekers and thoughtful converts - Lifelong Catholics who recognize themselves in its pages - Anyone who suspects that holiness and humor might belong together Grace and Giggles reminds us that faith does not require flawlessness—only presence. And sometimes, the clearest sign of grace is laughter echoing through ordinary life.