There are now many versions of “Laughing Jesus” all over the Internet, most of them based on the original image of a long-haired man, with his head thrown back in full-throated laughter.

Laughing Jesus might as well have an LOL stamped on his forehead and be wearing a YOLO T-shirt, the image is so desperate for us to believe Jesus is fun and relatable.

These memes had me laughing out loud and reminded me that even in our most awkward moments, there’s a little divine humor at play. And honestly, I’m convinced Jesus wouldn’t bat an eye ...

This photo of Willis Wheatley, creator of the Laughing Jesus, was probably taken in 1983. UCC Archives, Toronto. 97.084P/14.

In one photo, a laughing Jesus in first-century robe and sandals sits at a street cafe, a cup of espresso on the table in front of him while a well-dressed man in an expensive suit sneaks away ...

Hanging in the hallways of Broadway Church, a historic stone structure in midtown Kansas City, Mo., are more than 200 artistic portrayals of Jesus. Inspired by Salvador Dali's "Christ of St. John ...

Find today’s reading here. “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida!” (Lk 10:14) Many of us of a certain age grew up with an image of Jesus in our homes, regarding us dreamily, softly ...